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...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 ... Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Adjusting the volume 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features ...
...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 ... Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Adjusting the volume 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features ...
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...button lights when the computer is accessed. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Headphone jack Gateway help resources and Customer Care information Gateway model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Turns on or off. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange...
...button lights when the computer is accessed. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Headphone jack Gateway help resources and Customer Care information Gateway model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Turns on or off. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange...
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... a printer) into this jack. This port provides advanced display features. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Before turning on your monitor in the United States. If your computer is operating in video port. This jack is in the correct position for a telephone into...
... a printer) into this jack. This port provides advanced display features. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Before turning on your monitor in the United States. If your computer is operating in video port. This jack is in the correct position for a telephone into...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 19
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...uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United States. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs ...utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. In the United States, the utility power is typically set to 230. 22 www.gateway.com Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should...
...uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United States. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs ...utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. In the United States, the utility power is typically set to 230. 22 www.gateway.com Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should...
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... set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on... your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.gateway.com 23 Starting your computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position.
... set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on... your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.gateway.com 23 Starting your computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position.
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...mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. In order to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Using Your Computer which has been..." in the power supply and system board remain energized. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide...
...mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Windows to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. In order to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Using Your Computer which has been..." in the power supply and system board remain energized. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide...
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..., then click the program that are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task...your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If closing...
..., then click the program that are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task...your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If closing...
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... keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to activate the function. Press the corresponding key to open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com 27 Press one of these keys to open utilities like F (Search...
... keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to activate the function. Press the corresponding key to open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com 27 Press one of these keys to open utilities like F (Search...
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Caution Do not remove the media or turn off the computer while the media reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the media from the reader before you turn off the computer. icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the media out of the slot. Important Do not use the remove hardware the memory card. You could lose data. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for the media reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com
Caution Do not remove the media or turn off the computer while the media reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the media from the reader before you turn off the computer. icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the media out of the slot. Important Do not use the remove hardware the memory card. You could lose data. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for the media reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com
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To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on your computer and rescan for Viruses. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click Scan for the virus. 44 www.gateway.com
To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on your computer and rescan for Viruses. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click Scan for the virus. 44 www.gateway.com
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...extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your system. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet.... kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your computer. www.gateway.com 45 Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer performing...
...extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your system. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet.... kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your computer. www.gateway.com 45 Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer performing...
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...vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to replace it. If... Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Your computer is made of specially coated glass and can of air with a damp lint-free cloth 46 www.gateway.com Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the computer ...
...vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to replace it. If... Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Your computer is made of specially coated glass and can of air with a damp lint-free cloth 46 www.gateway.com Do not attempt to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the computer ...
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www.gateway.com 47 Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
www.gateway.com 47 Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
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... risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.gateway.com 49 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case,...bags because only the inside your computer are extremely sensitive to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of...
... risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.gateway.com 49 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case,...bags because only the inside your computer are extremely sensitive to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of...
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... panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 50 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
... panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 50 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
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www.gateway.com 55 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the ...
www.gateway.com 55 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the ...
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To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Warning Danger of the socket. 56 www.gateway.com The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 ... Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on its orientation. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions.
To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Warning Danger of the socket. 56 www.gateway.com The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 ... Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on its orientation. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions.
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www.gateway.com 57 Important Replacing the system battery Your computer's battery location may vary from the illustration below. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the ... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 52. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15...
www.gateway.com 57 Important Replacing the system battery Your computer's battery location may vary from the illustration below. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the ... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 52. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15...
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... cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 60. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing .... ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.
... cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 60. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing .... ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.