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... 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
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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
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...or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your computer to reinstall your program or driver. Type the keyword System Restore in the Control Panel, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the computer to... the on your computer is not working correctly, you may need to the original configuration. Reinstalling programs and drivers If a program or device on -screen instructions. 46 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Restoring your system Microsoft System Restore If your computer is not working correctly after...
...or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your computer to reinstall your program or driver. Type the keyword System Restore in the Control Panel, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the computer to... the on your computer is not working correctly, you may need to the original configuration. Reinstalling programs and drivers If a program or device on -screen instructions. 46 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Restoring your system Microsoft System Restore If your computer is not working correctly after...
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... correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are turned up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com 61 Audio Audio troubleshooting is facing up . To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 31. ■ Your computer may... not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is covered under "Sound" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs ...
... correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are turned up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com 61 Audio Audio troubleshooting is facing up . To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 31. ■ Your computer may... not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is covered under "Sound" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs ...
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..."Identifying drive types" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on . 62 www.gateway.com Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to an AC power source and your computer is connected to play , the...on your DVD drive's regional code may not match. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 45. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 25. ■ Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. The regional...
..."Identifying drive types" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on . 62 www.gateway.com Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to an AC power source and your computer is connected to play , the...on your DVD drive's regional code may not match. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 45. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 25. ■ Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. The regional...
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...if a memory module is not stuck. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. www.gateway.com 67 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes.... ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■...
...if a memory module is not stuck. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. www.gateway.com 67 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes.... ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■...
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... resolution is connected to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor warms up for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5... Click OK twice to your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the monitor is in the Search box , then...
... resolution is connected to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor warms up for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5... Click OK twice to your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the monitor is in the Search box , then...
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...; Make sure that the printer is online. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the... printer is on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 74 www.gateway.com Many printers have selected it is connected to is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
...; Make sure that the printer is online. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for instructions on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the... printer is on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 74 www.gateway.com Many printers have selected it is connected to is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
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...make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting up your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Be sure to ... or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. If your current setup. 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 Control Panel...
...make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting up your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Be sure to ... or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. If your current setup. 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 Control Panel...
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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
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... 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