User Guide
Page 3
... 42 Cleaning the monitor 43 Cleaning the mouse 43 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 45 Restoring your system 46 Microsoft System Restore 46 Reinstalling programs and drivers 46 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 46 Preventing static electricity discharge 47 Opening the case 48 Removing the side panel 48 Removing the... 64 File management 64 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 67 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 71 Mouse 72 Networks 73 ii www.gateway.com
... 42 Cleaning the monitor 43 Cleaning the mouse 43 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 45 Restoring your system 46 Microsoft System Restore 46 Reinstalling programs and drivers 46 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 46 Preventing static electricity discharge 47 Opening the case 48 Removing the side panel 48 Removing the... 64 File management 64 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 67 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 71 Mouse 72 Networks 73 ii www.gateway.com
User Guide
Page 4
Passwords 73 Power 73 Printer 74 Sound 75 7 Networking Your Computer 77 Introduction to Networking 78 Using a router 78 Creating an Ethernet network 81 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 81 Making sure your broadband connection works 81 Naming the computers and the workgroup 81 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 82 Setting up an Ethernet network 84 Configuring your router 86 Testing your network 88 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 89 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 91 Index 99 www.gateway.com iii
Passwords 73 Power 73 Printer 74 Sound 75 7 Networking Your Computer 77 Introduction to Networking 78 Using a router 78 Creating an Ethernet network 81 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 81 Making sure your broadband connection works 81 Naming the computers and the workgroup 81 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 82 Setting up an Ethernet network 84 Configuring your router 86 Testing your network 88 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 89 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 91 Index 99 www.gateway.com iii
User Guide
Page 51
...then press F11. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. To reinstall your program or driver: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 46 www.gateway.com To run Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System ...if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your computer to reinstall your program or driver. Help and Support For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your ...
...then press F11. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. To reinstall your program or driver: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 46 www.gateway.com To run Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System ...if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your computer to reinstall your program or driver. Help and Support For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your ...
User Guide
Page 66
... 31. ■ Your computer may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 75. www.gateway.com 61 Audio Audio troubleshooting is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are turned up...
... 31. ■ Your computer may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 75. www.gateway.com 61 Audio Audio troubleshooting is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are turned up...
User Guide
Page 67
To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 45. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 31. ■ Make sure that help control...your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive is turned on. 62 www.gateway.com To be read by your computer. ■ Clean the disc. If the DVD movie does not play, the disc's regional...'s regional code must match. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 45. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 31. ■ Make sure that help control...your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive is turned on. 62 www.gateway.com To be read by your computer. ■ Clean the disc. If the DVD movie does not play, the disc's regional...'s regional code must match. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 45. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
User Guide
Page 72
...and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. www.gateway.com 67 Liquid spilled in the keyboard ■ If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it . If ... that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly. Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. ■...
...and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. www.gateway.com 67 Liquid spilled in the keyboard ■ If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it . If ... that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly. Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. ■...
User Guide
Page 76
...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is connected to your computer. www.gateway.com 71 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor is... the keyword screen resolution in and turned on your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, ...
...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is connected to your computer. www.gateway.com 71 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor is... the keyword screen resolution in and turned on your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, ...
User Guide
Page 79
...printer can start printing. To set to work offline. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 74 www.gateway.com The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set... as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/...
...printer can start printing. To set to work offline. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 74 www.gateway.com The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set... as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/...
User Guide
Page 86
...Creating an Ethernet network Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 81 Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give...wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Use the documentation that your ISP for any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your...
...Creating an Ethernet network Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 81 Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give...wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Use the documentation that your ISP for any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your...
User Guide
Page 106
installing cards 81 installing drivers 81 jack 26 Ethernet jack 11 Ethernet network creating 81 external audio jack 12 F Fast Ethernet 78 faxes troubleshooting 69 files troubleshooting 64 finding Help and Support topics 4 specifications 15 front bezel removing 52 replacing 52 function keys 24 G Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Gateway contact information 5 Gigabit... 24 PS/2 port 13 troubleshooting 67 USB port 9, 12 keys application 24 arrow 24 directional 24 function 24 navigation 24 numeric 24 Windows 24 www.gateway.com 101
installing cards 81 installing drivers 81 jack 26 Ethernet jack 11 Ethernet network creating 81 external audio jack 12 F Fast Ethernet 78 faxes troubleshooting 69 files troubleshooting 64 finding Help and Support topics 4 specifications 15 front bezel removing 52 replacing 52 function keys 24 G Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Gateway contact information 5 Gigabit... 24 PS/2 port 13 troubleshooting 67 USB port 9, 12 keys application 24 arrow 24 directional 24 function 24 navigation 24 numeric 24 Windows 24 www.gateway.com 101
User Guide
Page 109
... connection speed 66 turning off computer 8, 23 turning on computer 8, 22 TV out (S-Video out) jack 11 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16, 20 updating device drivers 37 Norton Internet Security 38 Windows 37 UPS 16, 20 USB port 9, 12 V video playing 33 S-Video out jack 11 virus protecting against 38 removing... Player 33 Windows Security Center using 38 Windows Update 37 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 89 workgroup naming 81 working safely 18 Z Zip drive 16 104 www.gateway.com
... connection speed 66 turning off computer 8, 23 turning on computer 8, 22 TV out (S-Video out) jack 11 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16, 20 updating device drivers 37 Norton Internet Security 38 Windows 37 UPS 16, 20 USB port 9, 12 V video playing 33 S-Video out jack 11 virus protecting against 38 removing... Player 33 Windows Security Center using 38 Windows Update 37 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 89 workgroup naming 81 working safely 18 Z Zip drive 16 104 www.gateway.com