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..., however, is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. The display quality for computer video display. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it...
..., however, is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. The display quality for computer video display. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it...
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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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..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Component Icon DVD/CD 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. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 32. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such...
..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Component Icon DVD/CD 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. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 32. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such...
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... 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 PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this optional jack. Plug your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on configuring this when your rear right and left speakers into this connector. To access this guide, click Start...
... 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 PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this optional jack. Plug your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on configuring this when your rear right and left speakers into this connector. To access this guide, click Start...
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... clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on the system board and note its side. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. You will need to install the new battery the same way.
... clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on the system board and note its side. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. You will need to install the new battery the same way.
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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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... case cover while your computer is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable...
... case cover while your computer is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable...
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... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up...
... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up...
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... programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com
... programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com
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... two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 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. Help and Support For more information...
... two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 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. Help and Support For more information...
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... Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Contact your company network Every network is unique. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Networks You cannot connect...
... Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Contact your company network Every network is unique. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Networks You cannot connect...
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... to work offline. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway...
... to work offline. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway...
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...; If you 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. www.gateway.com 77 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30...
...; If you 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. www.gateway.com 77 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30...
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... network device. 82 www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is commonly used in the home. Using a router The most common way to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control...
... network device. 82 www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is commonly used in the home. Using a router The most common way to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control...
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... a switch. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type...
... a switch. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type...
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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...