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...RJ45) cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you need help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To access these guides, click... (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All other countries. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer ...
...RJ45) cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you need help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To access these guides, click... (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All other countries. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer ...
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...section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the ... additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector ...your Windows desktop. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box...
...section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the ... additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector ...your Windows desktop. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box...
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.... During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to your computer during a power failure. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to...to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can enter your wrists.
.... During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to your computer during a power failure. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to...to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can enter your wrists.
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...gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer is typically set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as Europe, the utility power is supplied... at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of...
...gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer is typically set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as Europe, the utility power is supplied... at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of...
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...gateway.com 5 To open your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Although it does not turn off , it up your computer Tip For more information on the power button flashes. From that menu, you can run programs and search for several minutes, it may enter a power... Down option in Windows to turn your computer completely off your online User Guide. Turning off . 17 We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer from the wall outlets. Waking your computer for files....
...gateway.com 5 To open your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Although it does not turn off , it up your computer Tip For more information on the power button flashes. From that menu, you can run programs and search for several minutes, it may enter a power... Down option in Windows to turn your computer completely off your online User Guide. Turning off . 17 We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer from the wall outlets. Waking your computer for files....
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...exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the power supply. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are ... computer. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the...
...exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the power supply. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are ... computer. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the ...out of your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 43. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) ... label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws.
www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the ...out of your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 43. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) ... label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws.
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... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
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Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you are correctly...make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug ...
Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you are correctly...make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug ...
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.... • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. A list of this chapter. 111 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD"... appears, press any key to boot from Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows ...
.... • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. A list of this chapter. 111 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD"... appears, press any key to boot from Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows ...
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www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 96 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 33 parallel port 9 setting default 97 troubleshooting 97 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 101, 104 ... 101, 104 software 101, 104 using 104 re-installing defaults 109 drivers 99, 100 programs 99, 100 software 99, 100 Windows 99 with Gateway Recovery Center 103 with Windows DVD 110 with Windows System Restore 106 removable hard drive 7 removing files and folders 67 resetting computer 18 restarting computer...
www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 96 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 33 parallel port 9 setting default 97 troubleshooting 97 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 101, 104 ... 101, 104 software 101, 104 using 104 re-installing defaults 109 drivers 99, 100 programs 99, 100 software 99, 100 Windows 99 with Gateway Recovery Center 103 with Windows DVD 110 with Windows System Restore 106 removable hard drive 7 removing files and folders 67 resetting computer 18 restarting computer...
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www.gateway.com dial-up modem speed 93 diskette drive 81 display 82 DSL modem 91 DVD drive...keyboard 87 LCD panel 82 memory 91 memory card reader 91 monitor 82 mouse 95 network 83, 96 passwords 96 power 96 printer 97 safety guidelines 78 screen 82 screen area 82 screen resolution 82 sound 98 technical support 111 telephone ... Media Center 87 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 114 TV tuner card 9 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 64 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 33 V video playing 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection...
www.gateway.com dial-up modem speed 93 diskette drive 81 display 82 DSL modem 91 DVD drive...keyboard 87 LCD panel 82 memory 91 memory card reader 91 monitor 82 mouse 95 network 83, 96 passwords 96 power 96 printer 97 safety guidelines 78 screen 82 screen area 82 screen resolution 82 sound 98 technical support 111 telephone ... Media Center 87 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 114 TV tuner card 9 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 64 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 33 V video playing 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection...