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4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... Removing the side panel 49 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Replacing the front bezel 53 Installing memory 54 Replacing the system battery 56 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD...
4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... Removing the side panel 49 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Replacing the front bezel 53 Installing memory 54 Replacing the system battery 56 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD...
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Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81... to hotspots 113 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 114 Wired Ethernet network 114 Wireless Ethernet network 115 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 117 Index 127 www.gateway.com iii
Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81... to hotspots 113 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 114 Wired Ethernet network 114 Wireless Ethernet network 115 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 117 Index 127 www.gateway.com iii
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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
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...174;) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an ...external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. www.gateway.com 11 Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack ...
...174;) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an ...external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. www.gateway.com 11 Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack ...
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... your computer, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at accessories.gateway.com. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support...
... your computer, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at accessories.gateway.com. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support...
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
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..., the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 35 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
..., the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 35 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
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... file name. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. You could lose data. Also..., remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. icon in a slot at a time. To use the remove hardware the memory card. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway...
... file name. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. You could lose data. Also..., remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. icon in a slot at a time. To use the remove hardware the memory card. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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... Your computer uses DIMM memory. If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 54 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you ...install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. To avoid scratching...
... Your computer uses DIMM memory. If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 54 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you ...install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. To avoid scratching...
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... upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Installing memory 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. www.gateway.com 55 Click/Double-click System. The amount of the... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel...
... upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Installing memory 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. www.gateway.com 55 Click/Double-click System. The amount of the... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel...
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...; Try a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on... enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 61 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the disc...
...; Try a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on... enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 61 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the disc...
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...then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem...
...then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem...
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...check mark. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You see... Panel is not set to work offline. See the guide that you may want to the printer. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that the printer is online. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click...
...check mark. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You see... Panel is not set to work offline. See the guide that you may want to the printer. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that the printer is online. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click...
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... modem 31, 85, 87, 94, 101 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 52 opening 49 CD cleaning 46 inserting 38 playing audio... 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 46 case 45 CD 46 computer exterior 45 computer screen 46 www...
... modem 31, 85, 87, 94, 101 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 52 opening 49 CD cleaning 46 inserting 38 playing audio... 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 46 case 45 CD 46 computer exterior 45 computer screen 46 www...
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... printer 75 DHCP 91 digital camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation...
... printer 75 DHCP 91 digital camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation...
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... keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 51 memory 54 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 49 system battery 56 Internet accessing 107 broadband connection 31 buttons 26 sharing access 82... case 45 cleaning component exteriors 45 cleaning computer display 46 cleaning computer screen 46 cleaning keyboard 45 cleaning mouse 46 protecting from viruses 43 www.gateway.com
... keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 51 memory 54 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 49 system battery 56 Internet accessing 107 broadband connection 31 buttons 26 sharing access 82... case 45 cleaning component exteriors 45 cleaning computer display 46 cleaning computer screen 46 cleaning keyboard 45 cleaning mouse 46 protecting from viruses 43 www.gateway.com
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... 54 installing 54 purchasing 16 replacing 54 troubleshooting 68 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem ...screen objects 29 troubleshooting 74 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 file streaming 82 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 29 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 multi-player game ...-technical support Accounting 79 Sales 79 Warranty 79 Norton Antivirus 43 numeric keypad 27 indicator 27 www.gateway.com 131
... 54 installing 54 purchasing 16 replacing 54 troubleshooting 68 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem ...screen objects 29 troubleshooting 74 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 file streaming 82 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 29 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 multi-player game ...-technical support Accounting 79 Sales 79 Warranty 79 Norton Antivirus 43 numeric keypad 27 indicator 27 www.gateway.com 131
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... 29 front bezel 51 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 multi-player games 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE ... printing files across network 113 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 resources sharing...up computer 20 static electricity 48 scanner installing 32 screen cleaning 46 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway.com
... 29 front bezel 51 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 multi-player games 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE ... printing files across network 113 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 resources sharing...up computer 20 static electricity 48 scanner installing 32 screen cleaning 46 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway.com
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... eSupport 16 Technical Support 79 tips before contacting 78 tutorial service 79 telephone support 78 testing network 104 training CD 80 classroom 80 Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 46 cleaning DVD 46 computer startup... 61, 64 Ethernet network 114 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 www...
... eSupport 16 Technical Support 79 tips before contacting 78 tutorial service 79 telephone support 78 testing network 104 training CD 80 classroom 80 Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 46 cleaning DVD 46 computer startup... 61, 64 Ethernet network 114 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 www...