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... 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 computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the... 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
... 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 computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the... 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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...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 85 Naming the computers and the workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up ...
...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 85 Naming the computers and the workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up ...
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Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
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... 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to view and purchase upgrades for your computer, type your drivers. Customer Service Click Customer Service to locate your serial number in the Serial Number box, then ...Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then click your...
... 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to view and purchase upgrades for your computer, type your drivers. Customer Service Click Customer Service to locate your serial number in the Serial Number box, then ...Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then click your...
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...Restore in the Control Panel, you may need to an earlier configuration. To reinstall your program or driver: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. To run Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click Start,... All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more...
...Restore in the Control Panel, you may need to an earlier configuration. To reinstall your program or driver: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. To run Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click Start,... All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more...
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... configured correctly by pressing and holding F1 while your computer. ■ Make sure that you are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different ... CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 75. www.gateway.com 61 You may be able to play these CDs on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut...
... configured correctly by pressing and holding F1 while your computer. ■ Make sure that you are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different ... CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 75. www.gateway.com 61 You may be able to play these CDs on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut...
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... ■ Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 30. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely... is 4. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. You may not match. 62 www.gateway.com The regional code on page 47. ■ Reinstall the audio device...
... ■ Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 30. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely... is 4. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. You may not match. 62 www.gateway.com The regional code on page 47. ■ Reinstall the audio device...
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...under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled liquid in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on... multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that came with your computer and unplug the keyboard. www.gateway.com 67 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that a key is plugged in the keyboard If you may need to drain...
...under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled liquid in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on... multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that came with your computer and unplug the keyboard. www.gateway.com 67 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that a key is plugged in the keyboard If you may need to drain...
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... Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in and turned on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and...Panel. If the monitor is turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is in the Search box , then click the arrow.
... Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in and turned on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and...Panel. If the monitor is turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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...■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/... Panel is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the ...
...■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/... Panel is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the ...
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..., visit the Accessories Store at the speed of the slowest rated component. such as a firewall to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in front of Ethernet you are using for your network, you...
..., visit the Accessories Store at the speed of the slowest rated component. such as a firewall to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in front of Ethernet you are using for your network, you...
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... 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 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 61, 63, 64, 65 types 37 DSL modem 31, 83, 89 104 www.gateway.com
... 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 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 61, 63, 64, 65 types 37 DSL modem 31, 83, 89 104 www.gateway.com
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... entering IP address 86 subnet mask 86 ergonomics 20 eSupport using 3 Ethernet connecting 31 equipment needed 83 example 83 installing cards 84 installing drivers 84 jack 31 Ethernet jack 13 Ethernet network creating 84 external audio jack 14 F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 70 files opening 29 ...Help and Support topics 6 specifications 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive indicator 11 troubleshooting 65 ...
... entering IP address 86 subnet mask 86 ergonomics 20 eSupport using 3 Ethernet connecting 31 equipment needed 83 example 83 installing cards 84 installing drivers 84 jack 31 Ethernet jack 13 Ethernet network creating 84 external audio jack 14 F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 70 files opening 29 ...Help and Support topics 6 specifications 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive indicator 11 troubleshooting 65 ...
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..., 25 turning on computer 11, 23 tutoring fee-based 80 TV out (S-Video out) jack 13 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 17, 22 updating device drivers 3 updating Windows 42 UPS 17, 22 USB port 11, 14, 32 V video playing 39 S-Video out jack 13 virus protecting against 43 removing with 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 ...
..., 25 turning on computer 11, 23 tutoring fee-based 80 TV out (S-Video out) jack 13 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 17, 22 updating device drivers 3 updating Windows 42 UPS 17, 22 USB port 11, 14, 32 V video playing 39 S-Video out jack 13 virus protecting against 43 removing with 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 ...
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... bottom of your computer using the operating system CD that the tabs on the bottom of the bay align with your computer, then install the drivers and applications by following any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. Jumper 11 Slide... the new drive into the drive bay, then secure the drive to your computer. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 10 If you are replacing a drive, note any instructions printed on the CD. 24
... bottom of your computer using the operating system CD that the tabs on the bottom of the bay align with your computer, then install the drivers and applications by following any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. Jumper 11 Slide... the new drive into the drive bay, then secure the drive to your computer. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 10 If you are replacing a drive, note any instructions printed on the CD. 24