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... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 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 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 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 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Microphone jack Headphone jack Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Microphone jack Headphone jack Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... 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 button to turn the power on or off. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link... a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these...
... 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 button to turn the power on or off. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link... a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link... 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link... 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... jack, see "Learning about the Internet" in an environment such as a printer) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer,...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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of ...
... jack, see "Learning about the Internet" in an environment such as a printer) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer,...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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of ...
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...the audio jacks for more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. To use the volume controls to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 12. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog ... speakers, turn the knob on the front of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. This means ...
...the audio jacks for more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. To use the volume controls to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 12. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog ... speakers, turn the knob on the front of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. This means ...
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... position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in Category view). Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory... module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel...
... position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in Category view). Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory... module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel...
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... the diskette from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Connecting to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or... provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. If you are unable to...too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow.
... the diskette from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Connecting to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or... provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. If you are unable to...too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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... the telephone wall jack. ■ If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your Control Panel is in the... ■ Make sure that all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. www.gateway.com 69 The Control Panel window opens.
... the telephone wall jack. ■ If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your Control Panel is in the... ■ Make sure that all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. www.gateway.com 69 The Control Panel window opens.
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...■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your modem, then click Properties. www.gateway.com 71 The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the...use (for example, someone is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and...
...■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your modem, then click Properties. www.gateway.com 71 The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the...use (for example, someone is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and...
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For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included ... monitor. ■ The monitor is not positioned too close to stabilize the internal aperture grille. www.gateway.com 73 Why is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Troubleshooting The color... obvious when the monitor displays a white background. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light...
For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included ... monitor. ■ The monitor is not positioned too close to stabilize the internal aperture grille. www.gateway.com 73 Why is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Troubleshooting The color... obvious when the monitor displays a white background. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light...
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...Computer Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all physical cable connections ■ Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point ... New Connection Wizard (for more information, see "Using Your Computer guide" on page 7) ■ Check all of your Internet service provider 92 www.gateway.com If you are unable to connect to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your computers and access a favorite Internet Web ...
...Computer Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all physical cable connections ■ Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point ... New Connection Wizard (for more information, see "Using Your Computer guide" on page 7) ■ Check all of your Internet service provider 92 www.gateway.com If you are unable to connect to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your computers and access a favorite Internet Web ...