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...;cations subject to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard ...or registered trademarks of your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Icons and color coding help after you need help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your system from ...
...;cations subject to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard ...or registered trademarks of your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Icons and color coding help after you need help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your system from ...
8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windows Vista)
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...your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 A large number ... Quality if necessary. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the.... Tip To help identify your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog...
...your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 A large number ... Quality if necessary. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the.... Tip To help identify your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog...
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... TV jack. Protect your computer normally. 14 Make sure that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ways to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your... computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although...
... TV jack. Protect your computer normally. 14 Make sure that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ways to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your... computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although...
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... in another country). Make sure this switch is typically set correctly for your location is set at 60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. The power supply should be set to this , the voltage switch should always be moved to the correct voltage position. The... computer may be damaged. Connecting to 115V or 230V. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer, near the...
... in another country). Make sure this switch is typically set correctly for your location is set at 60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. The power supply should be set to this , the voltage switch should always be moved to the correct voltage position. The... computer may be damaged. Connecting to 115V or 230V. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer, near the...
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...than turning on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Important If for files. Waking your computer from your session and partially shuts down your computer's Start menu, click (Start)....computer into Sleep mode is in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer. If your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer is the...
...than turning on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Important If for files. Waking your computer from your session and partially shuts down your computer's Start menu, click (Start)....computer into Sleep mode is in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer. If your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer is the...
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...available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Before working with... voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. The components inside of the power supply. Do not lay components on the cards.
...available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Before working with... voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. The components inside of the power supply. Do not lay components on the cards.
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... side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 40. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 43. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install... board.) Tip You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote...
... side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 40. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 43. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install... board.) Tip You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
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...message. The message may help . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work,... try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, ...
...message. The message may help . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work,... try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, ...
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...problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. The technician may have you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ...• If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of...
...problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. The technician may have you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ...• If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of...
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www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 95 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 95 troubleshooting 95 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 99, 102 re-installing 98... resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 106 drivers 98 files from Recycle Bin 82 programs 98 software 98 system 97 Windows 98 with Gateway Recovery Center 101 with Windows DVD 108 with Windows System Restore 104 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive ...
www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 95 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 95 troubleshooting 95 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 99, 102 re-installing 98... resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 106 drivers 98 files from Recycle Bin 82 programs 98 software 98 system 97 Windows 98 with Gateway Recovery Center 101 with Windows DVD 108 with Windows System Restore 104 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive ...
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....gateway.com diskette drive 79 display 80 DSL modem 90 DVD drive 77, 80 Ethernet network 81 faxes 92 files 82 general guidelines 76 hard drive 83 Internet connection 84, 91 keyboard 85 LCD panel 80 memory 89 memory card reader 89 monitor 80 mouse 94 network 81, 94 passwords 94 power... Media Center troubleshooting 86 Windows System Restore 98 creating restore point 105 Windows Update 64 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 81 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 64 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 70 131
....gateway.com diskette drive 79 display 80 DSL modem 90 DVD drive 77, 80 Ethernet network 81 faxes 92 files 82 general guidelines 76 hard drive 83 Internet connection 84, 91 keyboard 85 LCD panel 80 memory 89 memory card reader 89 monitor 80 mouse 94 network 81, 94 passwords 94 power... Media Center troubleshooting 86 Windows System Restore 98 creating restore point 105 Windows Update 64 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 81 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 64 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 70 131