Gateway E-6500 Computer User's Guide
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... Starting your computer 24 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 25 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 26 Using the keyboard 27 Standard keyboard 27 Multifunction keyboard 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Connecting the modem 32 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 34 4 Using Drives and Ports 35 Using the diskette drive 36 Using...
... Starting your computer 24 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 25 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 26 Using the keyboard 27 Standard keyboard 27 Multifunction keyboard 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Connecting the modem 32 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 34 4 Using Drives and Ports 35 Using the diskette drive 36 Using...
Gateway E-6500 Computer User's Guide
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... Opening the case 54 Removing the side panel 54 Removing the front bezel 56 Closing the case 57 Replacing the side panel 57 Replacing the front bezel 58 Installing memory 59 Replacing the system battery 61 6 Troubleshooting 63 Safety guidelines 64 First steps 65 Troubleshooting 66 Add-in cards 66 Audio 66 CD or DVD drives 66 Computer 68 Diskette drive 68 DVD drives 69 File management 69 Hard drive 70 Internet 71 Keyboard 72 Memory 72 ii www.gateway...
... Opening the case 54 Removing the side panel 54 Removing the front bezel 56 Closing the case 57 Replacing the side panel 57 Replacing the front bezel 58 Installing memory 59 Replacing the system battery 61 6 Troubleshooting 63 Safety guidelines 64 First steps 65 Troubleshooting 66 Add-in cards 66 Audio 66 CD or DVD drives 66 Computer 68 Diskette drive 68 DVD drives 69 File management 69 Hard drive 70 Internet 71 Keyboard 72 Memory 72 ii www.gateway...
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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
Gateway E-6500 Computer User's Guide
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...-coded red or pink. USB ports IEEE 1394 ports Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Zip drive Use this drive to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded orange. www.gateway.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. The button lights when the computer is turned on page 36. Diskette drive (optional...
...-coded red or pink. USB ports IEEE 1394 ports Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Zip drive Use this drive to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded orange. www.gateway.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. The button lights when the computer is turned on page 36. Diskette drive (optional...
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... factory with the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your computer has five audio jacks, this jack. The switch is the audio input (line in the United States. In other peripheral device" on configuring this optional jack. If your computer is user configurable for the correct power available. www.gateway...
... factory with the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your computer has five audio jacks, this jack. The switch is the audio input (line in the United States. In other peripheral device" on configuring this optional jack. If your computer is user configurable for the correct power available. www.gateway...
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... not have an add-in the orange field) USB ports Video port (integrated) Serial port PS/2 mouse port Description If the back of the following: ■ Headphone: plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your front left and right speakers into this jack, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) keyboard into this port. Plug powered speakers, an external amplifier, or...
... not have an add-in the orange field) USB ports Video port (integrated) Serial port PS/2 mouse port Description If the back of the following: ■ Headphone: plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your front left and right speakers into this jack, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) keyboard into this port. Plug powered speakers, an external amplifier, or...
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... system, you probably need additional storage space or you want to another computer. 16 www.gateway.com The most common types are running more memory. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they print much as 8500 MB of data. Storage Devices If you think they are slower than laser printers. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more information about...
... system, you probably need additional storage space or you want to another computer. 16 www.gateway.com The most common types are running more memory. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they print much as 8500 MB of data. Storage Devices If you think they are slower than laser printers. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more information about...
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... system battery. Battery release tab www.gateway.com 61 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type...
... system battery. Battery release tab www.gateway.com 61 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type...
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... number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to which you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Back" on page 73. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP technical support...
... number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to which you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Back" on page 73. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP technical support...
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... plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway...
... plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway...
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... the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to make sure that the connections have been made correctly...
... the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to make sure that the connections have been made correctly...
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... more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. 78 www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your home, see "Cleaning the mouse" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Networks You cannot connect to your company computer...
... more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. 78 www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your home, see "Cleaning the mouse" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Networks You cannot connect to your company computer...
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... is online. www.gateway.com 79 Many printers have an online/offline button that you have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Press the button to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. Printer Troubleshooting The printer will...
... is online. www.gateway.com 79 Many printers have an online/offline button that you have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Press the button to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. Printer Troubleshooting The printer will...
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... need to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound...
... need to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound...
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... Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network...
... Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network...
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... Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using the router to connect your router After you are configuring it as a DHCP server. Configuring your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. For any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter...
... Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using the router to connect your router After you are configuring it as a DHCP server. Configuring your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. For any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter...
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... installing cards 84 installing drivers 84 jack 33 Ethernet jack 11 Ethernet network creating 84 external audio jack 11, 12 F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 74 files troubleshooting 69 finding Help and Support topics 4 specifications 15 Firewire port 9, 11, 34 front bezel removing 58 replacing 58 function keys 27, 28 G Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Gateway contact information 5 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 70 headphone jack 9, 12 help button 29 online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... installing cards 84 installing drivers 84 jack 33 Ethernet jack 11 Ethernet network creating 84 external audio jack 11, 12 F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 74 files troubleshooting 69 finding Help and Support topics 4 specifications 15 Firewire port 9, 11, 34 front bezel removing 58 replacing 58 function keys 27, 28 G Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Gateway contact information 5 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 70 headphone jack 9, 12 help button 29 online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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... connections power button 9 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 78 turning off computer 25 turning on computer 24 power button 9 previous button 29 printer default 79 inkjet 16 installing 34 laser 16 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 79 USB port 9, 12 programming My Documents button 29 shortcut buttons 29 programs closing unresponsive 26 PS/2 port keyboard 12 mouse 12 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 26 recordable drive 8, 16 locating 8 troubleshooting 66 recording CDs 40 DVDs 40 resetting...
... connections power button 9 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 78 turning off computer 25 turning on computer 24 power button 9 previous button 29 printer default 79 inkjet 16 installing 34 laser 16 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 79 USB port 9, 12 programming My Documents button 29 shortcut buttons 29 programs closing unresponsive 26 PS/2 port keyboard 12 mouse 12 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 26 recordable drive 8, 16 locating 8 troubleshooting 66 recording CDs 40 DVDs 40 resetting...
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... Technical Support 5 technical support eSupport 15 telephone 108 jack 11 testing network 92 TOSLINK jack 12 troubleshooting add-in cards 66 cards 66 CD drive 66 cleaning CD 50 cleaning DVD 50 computer startup 68 diskette drive 68 display 69 DVD drive 66 DVD/CD drive 66 Ethernet network 93 faxes 74 files 69 general guidelines 65 hard drive 70 Internet connection 71, 74 keyboard 72 LCD panel 69, 76 memory 72 modem 73 monitor 76 mouse 77 network 78 passwords 78 power...
... Technical Support 5 technical support eSupport 15 telephone 108 jack 11 testing network 92 TOSLINK jack 12 troubleshooting add-in cards 66 cards 66 CD drive 66 cleaning CD 50 cleaning DVD 50 computer startup 68 diskette drive 68 display 69 DVD drive 66 DVD/CD drive 66 Ethernet network 93 faxes 74 files 69 general guidelines 65 hard drive 70 Internet connection 71, 74 keyboard 72 LCD panel 69, 76 memory 72 modem 73 monitor 76 mouse 77 network 78 passwords 78 power...
RAID Installation Guide
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...: 1 Start (or restart) your computer. 2 As soon as your RAID controller documentation, the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on page 3. 3 Install the operating system. See your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. If the RAID controller card was already installed, or if the RAID controller is enabled, you can involve three major steps, depending on the system board, go to exit BIOS saving changes...
...: 1 Start (or restart) your computer. 2 As soon as your RAID controller documentation, the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on page 3. 3 Install the operating system. See your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. If the RAID controller card was already installed, or if the RAID controller is enabled, you can involve three major steps, depending on the system board, go to exit BIOS saving changes...