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...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 ... Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to ...
...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 ... Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to ...
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... computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning the mouse 47 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 47 Restoring your system 48 Microsoft System Restore 48 Reinstalling programs and drivers 48 Restoring your... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning the mouse 47 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 47 Restoring your system 48 Microsoft System Restore 48 Reinstalling programs and drivers 48 Restoring your... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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... DVD drives 64 File 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... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
... DVD drives 64 File 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... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
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... IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.gateway.com 11 This jack is turned on. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial...
... IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.gateway.com 11 This jack is turned on. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial...
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... speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack 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...
... speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack 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...
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... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is the audio input (line in) jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Icon Audio input (Line in) jack (blue...
... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is the audio input (line in) jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Icon Audio input (Line in) jack (blue...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
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... the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the monitor. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■...activities to avoid excessive repetition. ■ Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your spine. www.gateway.com 21 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the level of the computer desk so your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when ...
... the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the monitor. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■...activities to avoid excessive repetition. ■ Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your spine. www.gateway.com 21 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the level of the computer desk so your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when ...
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... the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer does not... does not turn it . The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 25 Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X ...
... the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer does not... does not turn it . The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 25 Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X ...
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...sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While ... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing...
...sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While ... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing...
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... The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your call. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if:...of your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software...
... The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your call. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if:...of your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software...
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... memory cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD panel 47 mouse 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router...
... memory cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD panel 47 mouse 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router...
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..., 14 line in 14 line out 14 microphone 11, 14 modem 13, 31 monitor 14 mouse 11, 14 network 13, 31 parallel 13 power 13 power cord 13 printer 11, 13, 14 PS/2 keyboard 14 PS/2 mouse 14 rear speakers 13 scanner 11, 14 serial 14 side speaker 14 subwoofer 14 S-Video ... 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...
..., 14 line in 14 line out 14 microphone 11, 14 modem 13, 31 monitor 14 mouse 11, 14 network 13, 31 parallel 13 power 13 power cord 13 printer 11, 13, 14 PS/2 keyboard 14 PS/2 mouse 14 rear speakers 13 scanner 11, 14 serial 14 side speaker 14 subwoofer 14 S-Video ... 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...
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...31 buttons 26 troubleshooting 66, 70 IP address entering 86 LAN 91 WAN 91 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 46 features 26 PS/2 port 14 troubleshooting 67 USB port 11, 14 keys and buttons... maintenance cleaning case 46 cleaning component exteriors 46 cleaning computer 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...from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 mouse buttons 28 106 www.gateway.com
...31 buttons 26 troubleshooting 66, 70 IP address entering 86 LAN 91 WAN 91 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 46 features 26 PS/2 port 14 troubleshooting 67 USB port 11, 14 keys and buttons... maintenance cleaning case 46 cleaning component exteriors 46 cleaning computer 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...from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 mouse buttons 28 106 www.gateway.com
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parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 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 restarting computer ... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com
parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 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 restarting computer ... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com
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... Ethernet network 93 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 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area ...Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet ...
... Ethernet network 93 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 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area ...Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet ...