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... quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV supports: • VGA...
... quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV supports: • VGA...
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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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... peripheral device" on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on . Lights when the computer is turned on or off. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone...
... peripheral device" on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on . Lights when the computer is turned on or off. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone...
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... your hard drive. Before turning on page 32. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To access this optional jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop...
... your hard drive. Before turning on page 32. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To access this optional jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop...
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... scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. www.gateway.com 57 The main menu of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replacing the system battery Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are...
... scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. www.gateway.com 57 The main menu of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replacing the system battery Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are...
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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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... the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive 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 the...
... the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive 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 the...
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... "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message...
... "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message...
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... your computer. 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. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer.
... your computer. 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. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer.
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... port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Handshaking is on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics...
... port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Handshaking is on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics...
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... make sure that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Contact your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse...
... make sure that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Contact your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse...
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... www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to work...
... www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to work...
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... are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in...
... are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in...
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... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is...
... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is...
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... Cable/DSL routers. For these instructions, we assume that you can configure your router using your Web browser. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your...
... Cable/DSL routers. For these instructions, we assume that you can configure your router using your Web browser. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your...
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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...