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... for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use this. • S-Video-Good. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. If your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative...
... for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use this. • S-Video-Good. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. If your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative...
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... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the side panel 53 Replacing the front bezel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives...
... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the side panel 53 Replacing the front bezel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives...
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... management 64 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 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works...
... management 64 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 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works...
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... drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install...
... drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install...
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... factory with the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on configuring this port. Plug your area. For information on page 30. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for your rear...
... factory with the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on configuring this port. Plug your area. For information on page 30. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for your rear...
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... F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
... F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
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... . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in...
... . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in...
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... having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service...
... having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service...
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Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. 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. Help...
Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. 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. Help...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 71 You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to make sure...
... Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 71 You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to make sure...
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.... Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to control precisely...
.... Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to control precisely...
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... Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that you need to use. Type...
... Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that you need to use. Type...
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... you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. www.gateway.com 77 Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. www.gateway.com 77 Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Using a router The most common way to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Important Check local code...
... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Using a router The most common way to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Important Check local code...
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...-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you can configure your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the network connector on them, you are configuring it as a DHCP server. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your router using...
...-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you can configure your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the network connector on them, you are configuring it as a DHCP server. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your router using...
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... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 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 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 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 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
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... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
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... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 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 cable 31, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port...
... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 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 cable 31, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port...
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... 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...
... 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...