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... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 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 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 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 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 32. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to turn the power on . Insert a standard 3.5-inch...CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
... configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 32. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to turn the power on . Insert a standard 3.5-inch...CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Cover ... (optional) Modem jack Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Description Plug the power cord into this lever to open the computer cover. 12 www.gateway.com Lift this connector.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Cover ... (optional) Modem jack Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Description Plug the power cord into this lever to open the computer cover. 12 www.gateway.com Lift this connector.
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... In the United States, the utility power is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a standard S-Video cable into an S-Video jack on page 32. ... cable into this jack. For information on your computer has three audio jacks, this jack is in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Remove this optional jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as this, the voltage switch should always...
... In the United States, the utility power is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a standard S-Video cable into an S-Video jack on page 32. ... cable into this jack. For information on your computer has three audio jacks, this jack is in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Remove this optional jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as this, the voltage switch should always...
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...knob on how to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your ...Computer which has been included on your hard drive. For more information on how each jack can be used for more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on the keyboard. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on ...
...knob on how to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your ...Computer which has been included on your hard drive. For more information on how each jack can be used for more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on the keyboard. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on ...
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For the location of the thumbscrew, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 48. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the side panel cover. www.gateway.com 49 Removing the side panel To...
For the location of the thumbscrew, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 48. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the side panel cover. www.gateway.com 49 Removing the side panel To...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer is secure, ... Category view). Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.gateway.com 55 Installing memory 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer is secure, ... Category view). Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.gateway.com 55 Installing memory 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into...
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OR - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your ... also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68. You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68.
OR - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your ... also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68. You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68.
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...the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is...all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all settings are set correctly. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem...
...the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is...all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all settings are set correctly. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem...
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...window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com 71 The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Handshaking is working and plugged into ... tab. 4 Click your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. Help...
...window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com 71 The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Handshaking is working and plugged into ... tab. 4 Click your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. Help...
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...; Use the monitor degauss feature (see your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information on degauss, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the display is dim or difficult to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light,... way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. www.gateway.com 73 For more information, see your monitor's documentation. The text on your monitor and video card documentation. The aperture grille allows ...
...; Use the monitor degauss feature (see your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information on degauss, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the display is dim or difficult to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light,... way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. www.gateway.com 73 For more information, see your monitor's documentation. The text on your monitor and video card documentation. The aperture grille allows ...
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...access point router with the access point using an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com 85 Introduction to networking The most common way to set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your wireless Ethernet... connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see "Using a wired Ethernet network" on page 87. Attached to...
...access point router with the access point using an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com 85 Introduction to networking The most common way to set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your wireless Ethernet... connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see "Using a wired Ethernet network" on page 87. Attached to...
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... The example screens show those screens that typically appear in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information... the status lights on the front of the router or access point with that browser for configuring it for the correct procedure. 104 www.gateway.com If you are using the wizard. Important If you are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard...
... The example screens show those screens that typically appear in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information... the status lights on the front of the router or access point with that browser for configuring it for the correct procedure. 104 www.gateway.com If you are using the wizard. Important If you are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard...
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... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 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 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 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 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, ...USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
...or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, ...USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
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...) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
...) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this jack. In other end of your computer, make sure that this guide, click Start, All Programs..., then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your computer. For information on your hard drive...
...Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this jack. In other end of your computer, make sure that this guide, click Start, All Programs..., then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your computer. For information on your hard drive...
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...jack or a stereo out jack. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on your computer. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- For more information on how each jack ...using external speakers, turn the knob on the computer can be used , see "Using the keyboard" on page 12. For more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 26. For example, the blue jack on the front of your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. Chapter 3: Getting...
...jack or a stereo out jack. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on your computer. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- For more information on how each jack ...using external speakers, turn the knob on the computer can be used , see "Using the keyboard" on page 12. For more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 26. For example, the blue jack on the front of your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. Chapter 3: Getting...