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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 . You can also configure the power button to operate in use. www.gateway.com 11 The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games...
... peripheral device" on . You can also configure the power button to operate in use. www.gateway.com 11 The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games...
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... screws before opening the case. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this jack. To access this connector. 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 PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for...
... screws before opening the case. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this jack. To access this connector. 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 PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for...
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... the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its...
... the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its...
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... accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or 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...
... accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or 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...
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... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Connecting to make sure that your account with your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate...
... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Connecting to make sure that your account with your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate...
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Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more...
Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more...
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...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 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. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port...
...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 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. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port...
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.... ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about setting up a network in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the mouse by...
.... ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about setting up a network in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the mouse by...
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... for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide 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 work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure...
... for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide 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 work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure...
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... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network...
... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network...
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... a switch. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). 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 network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the WAN port...
... a switch. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). 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 network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the WAN port...
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... 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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
... 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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
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... Lock indicator 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...
... Lock indicator 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...
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... power button to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Lights when the hard drive is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink. 7 For more information, see your user guide. www.gateway.com Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio...
... power button to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Lights when the hard drive is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink. 7 For more information, see your user guide. www.gateway.com Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio...
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... jack (optional) Telephone (PHONE) jack Voltage switch Headphone/ analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) 10 Plug a standard S-Video device (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this switch is user configurable for the correct power available. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack, see your user guide. Plug the...
... jack (optional) Telephone (PHONE) jack Voltage switch Headphone/ analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) 10 Plug a standard S-Video device (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this switch is user configurable for the correct power available. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack, see your user guide. Plug the...
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... key. Click/Double-click System. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is shown at the bottom of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. Battery Battery release tab 18 Dispose of the socket. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. You will need to install the new battery...
... key. Click/Double-click System. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is shown at the bottom of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. Battery Battery release tab 18 Dispose of the socket. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. You will need to install the new battery...
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... new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 16. 11 Reconnect all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. For the location of your replacement drive's front cover...
... new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 16. 11 Reconnect all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. For the location of your replacement drive's front cover...
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... jack 10 M memory adding 17 installing 17 replacing 17 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 20 microphone jack 7, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 mirroring 39 modem jack 10, 11 monitor port 11 mouse PS/2 port 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume...
... jack 10 M memory adding 17 installing 17 replacing 17 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 20 microphone jack 7, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 mirroring 39 modem jack 10, 11 monitor port 11 mouse PS/2 port 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume...
