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... discharge 42 Opening the case 43 Removing the front bezel 44 Closing the case 47 Installing memory 48 Replacing the system battery 50 6 Troubleshooting 53 Safety guidelines 54 First steps 54 Troubleshooting 55 Add-in cards 55 Audio 55 CD or DVD drives 55 Computer 56 Diskette drive 57 DVD drives 58 File management 58 Hard drive 58 Internet 59 Keyboard 60 Memory 61 Modem (dial-up 61 Monitor 64 Mouse 66 Networks 66 Passwords 67 Power 67 ii...
... discharge 42 Opening the case 43 Removing the front bezel 44 Closing the case 47 Installing memory 48 Replacing the system battery 50 6 Troubleshooting 53 Safety guidelines 54 First steps 54 Troubleshooting 55 Add-in cards 55 Audio 55 CD or DVD drives 55 Computer 56 Diskette drive 57 DVD drives 58 File management 58 Hard drive 58 Internet 59 Keyboard 60 Memory 61 Modem (dial-up 61 Monitor 64 Mouse 66 Networks 66 Passwords 67 Power 67 ii...
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
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..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on drive type). Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Although the default active microphone jack is turned on...
..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on drive type). Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Although the default active microphone jack is turned on...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer includes the following components: Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Video/TV out jack TOSLink (optical digital audio) port Audio jacks USB ports VGA (monitor) port Case thumbscrew Kensington lock slot PS/2 mouse port Parallel port IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ port Ethernet (network) jack S-Video out jack Case thumbscrew Digital (monitor) port 8 www.gateway.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer includes the following components: Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Video/TV out jack TOSLink (optical digital audio) port Audio jacks USB ports VGA (monitor) port Case thumbscrew Kensington lock slot PS/2 mouse port Parallel port IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ port Ethernet (network) jack S-Video out jack Case thumbscrew Digital (monitor) port 8 www.gateway.com
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... port. Serial port Video/TV out jack TOSLINK (optical digital audio) jack Audio jacks USB ports VGA (monitor) port Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the correct position for your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this switch is operating in the United States. Plug audio devices into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 26. Kensington™ lock slot PS/2 mouse port...
... port. Serial port Video/TV out jack TOSLINK (optical digital audio) jack Audio jacks USB ports VGA (monitor) port Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the correct position for your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this switch is operating in the United States. Plug audio devices into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 26. Kensington™ lock slot PS/2 mouse port...
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... www.gateway.com Case thumbscrews Remove these screws before opening the case. Digital (monitor) port Plug a digital monitor into this optional jack. For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 71 or see "Learning about the Internet" in Using Your Computer which has been included on a television. To access this jack. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Icon Description Ethernet (network) jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device...
... www.gateway.com Case thumbscrews Remove these screws before opening the case. Digital (monitor) port Plug a digital monitor into this optional jack. For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 71 or see "Learning about the Internet" in Using Your Computer which has been included on a television. To access this jack. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Icon Description Ethernet (network) jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device...
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... removing them from your internal storage space, try adding more of memory. Storage Devices If you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. If you computer. Laser printers and cartridges are running more slowly than inkjet printers. For more information about attaching a printer. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. www.gateway...
... removing them from your internal storage space, try adding more of memory. Storage Devices If you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. If you computer. Laser printers and cartridges are running more slowly than inkjet printers. For more information about attaching a printer. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. www.gateway...
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... need to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the hard drive is set up )" on page 8 to another drive. www.gateway.com 59 You see "Checking the hard drive for help. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive...
... need to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the hard drive is set up )" on page 8 to another drive. www.gateway.com 59 You see "Checking the hard drive for help. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive...
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... are unable to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. 60 www.gateway.com Keyboard The keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. You see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of graphics and multimedia...
... are unable to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. 60 www.gateway.com Keyboard The keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. You see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of graphics and multimedia...
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...; Make sure that your telephone service to get the correct code to drain it. Press each key to replace it. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 61 Let the keyboard dry before using it again. If the keyboard does not work after...
...; Make sure that your telephone service to get the correct code to drain it. Press each key to replace it. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 61 Let the keyboard dry before using it again. If the keyboard does not work after...
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... handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 64 www.gateway.com Type...
... handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 64 www.gateway.com Type...
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... turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is not uniform Make sure that you know works to the video port on . Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use...
... turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is not uniform Make sure that you know works to the video port on . Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use...
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Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Make sure that the mouse port works. If you have a trackball mouse, see your monitor and video card documentation. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the...
Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Make sure that the mouse port works. If you have a trackball mouse, see your monitor and video card documentation. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the...
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... printer you need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on page 25. 68 www.gateway.com If your printer for adding additional memory. Most...
... printer you need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on page 25. 68 www.gateway.com If your printer for adding additional memory. Most...
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For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 25. ■ If you are turned off. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow.
For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 25. ■ If you are turned off. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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... local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Using a router The most common way to each computer or network device. 72 www.gateway.com To create an Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to build computer networks in the home. Standard Ethernet runs...
... local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Using a router The most common way to each computer or network device. 72 www.gateway.com To create an Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to build computer networks in the home. Standard Ethernet runs...
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... box empty and type admin in the password box, then click OK. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into the Ethernet jack on them, you can configure your router using the router to connect your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Configuring your router After you are using your computers and set up TCP...
... box empty and type admin in the password box, then click OK. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into the Ethernet jack on them, you can configure your router using the router to connect your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Configuring your router After you are using your computers and set up TCP...
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... slot Kensington cable 9 M maintenance cleaning case 37 cleaning component exteriors 37 cleaning computer display 38 cleaning computer screen 38 cleaning keyboard 37 cleaning mouse 38 protecting from viruses 35 memory adding 48 installing 48 purchasing 13 replacing 48 troubleshooting 61 microphone jack 7, 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 modem cable 73, 79 DSL 73, 79 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 61 monitor cleaning 38 port 9, 10 troubleshooting 64 mouse cleaning...
... slot Kensington cable 9 M maintenance cleaning case 37 cleaning component exteriors 37 cleaning computer display 38 cleaning computer screen 38 cleaning keyboard 37 cleaning mouse 38 protecting from viruses 35 memory adding 48 installing 48 purchasing 13 replacing 48 troubleshooting 61 microphone jack 7, 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 11 modem cable 73, 79 DSL 73, 79 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 61 monitor cleaning 38 port 9, 10 troubleshooting 64 mouse cleaning...
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... connections power button 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 67 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 7 previous button 24 printer default 67 inkjet 13 installing 26 laser 13 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 67 USB port 7, 9 programming My Documents button 24 shortcut buttons 24 programs closing unresponsive 21 PS/2 port keyboard 9 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 7, 13 locating 7 troubleshooting 55 recording CDs 31 DVDs 31 resetting computer 21 restarting computer 21 restoring...
... connections power button 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 67 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 7 previous button 24 printer default 67 inkjet 13 installing 26 laser 13 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 67 USB port 7, 9 programming My Documents button 24 shortcut buttons 24 programs closing unresponsive 21 PS/2 port keyboard 9 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 7, 13 locating 7 troubleshooting 55 recording CDs 31 DVDs 31 resetting computer 21 restarting computer 21 restoring...
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... drive 13 TCP/IP protocol configuring 76 technical support 12 testing network 82 thumbscrews 10 TOSLINK port 9 troubleshooting add-in cards 55 cards 55 CD drive 55 cleaning CD 39 cleaning DVD 39 computer startup 56 diskette drive 57 display 58 DVD drive 55 DVD/CD drive 55 Ethernet network 83 faxes 63 files 58 general guidelines 54 hard drive 58 Internet connection 59, 62 keyboard 60 LCD panel 58, 64 memory 61 modem 61 monitor 64 mouse 66 network 66 passwords 67 power...
... drive 13 TCP/IP protocol configuring 76 technical support 12 testing network 82 thumbscrews 10 TOSLINK port 9 troubleshooting add-in cards 55 cards 55 CD drive 55 cleaning CD 39 cleaning DVD 39 computer startup 56 diskette drive 57 display 58 DVD drive 55 DVD/CD drive 55 Ethernet network 83 faxes 63 files 58 general guidelines 54 hard drive 58 Internet connection 59, 62 keyboard 60 LCD panel 58, 64 memory 61 modem 61 monitor 64 mouse 66 network 66 passwords 67 power...