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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/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive 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/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive 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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..., install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is turned on. www.gateway.com 11 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. ... 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 turn the power on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as ...
..., install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is turned on. www.gateway.com 11 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. ... 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 turn the power on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as ...
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... 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.
... 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.
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...Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this jack. Plug a modem cable into this optional jack. For information on configuring this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner... 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 port.
...Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this jack. Plug a modem cable into this optional jack. For information on configuring this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner... 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 port.
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...your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the front of your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can... be used , see "Desktop PC Back" on the computer can be used for more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your...
...your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the front of your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can... be used , see "Desktop PC Back" on the computer can be used for more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your...
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... bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on your computer. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 7 Return your... 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 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 ...
... bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on your computer. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 7 Return your... 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 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 ...
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...you do not have been made correctly. - If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections... have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to make sure...
...you do not have been made correctly. - If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections... have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to make sure...
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... code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. www.gateway.com 69 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you are dialing...
... code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. www.gateway.com 69 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you are dialing...
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...telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 71 The modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that came with another device, make sure that the connections have ...page 12 to another modem, it begins handshaking. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to make sure that...
...telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 71 The modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that came with another device, make sure that the connections have ...page 12 to another modem, it begins handshaking. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to make sure that...
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...to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your monitor and video card documentation. The damper wire is there a ... monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. www.gateway.com 73 Troubleshooting The color is not uniform Make sure that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white...
...to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your monitor and video card documentation. The damper wire is there a ... monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. www.gateway.com 73 Troubleshooting The color is not uniform Make sure that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white...
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... the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off 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...
... the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off 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...
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...by the manufacturer. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in the General tab. Battery Battery release tab 18 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Important ... case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off...
...by the manufacturer. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in the General tab. Battery Battery release tab 18 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Important ... case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off...