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...your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port ... To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All rights reserved. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. For help while setting up your computer, call our Automated ...
...your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port ... To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All rights reserved. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. For help while setting up your computer, call our Automated ...
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... or system damage. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ways to break up the work . • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your... muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Avoiding discomfort and injury from reaching your wrists. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting...
... or system damage. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ways to break up the work . • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your... muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Avoiding discomfort and injury from reaching your wrists. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting...
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...In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as this switch is operating in the United States. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution ...If you set at the factory, but you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to 115V or 230V. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on ...
...In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as this switch is operating in the United States. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution ...If you set at the factory, but you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to 115V or 230V. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on ...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer is the easiest way to power down your computer. In order to "wake" it does turn off your online User Guide. When you have not used your... "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to save power. 17 If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. From that menu, you turn off your computer after ...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer is the easiest way to power down your computer. In order to "wake" it does turn off your online User Guide. When you have not used your... "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to save power. 17 If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. From that menu, you turn off your computer after ...
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... discharge-sensitive components in your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as...• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing ...
... discharge-sensitive components in your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as...• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing ...
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... in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on... board.) Tip You can 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, then slide it out of your computer. 54 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new ...
... in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on... board.) Tip You can 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, then slide it out of your computer. 54 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new ...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... 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...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... 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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... try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer 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, ...connected. The message may help . 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...
... try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer 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, ...connected. The message may help . 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...
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...see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you follow these... recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your call. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you use a surge ...
...see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you follow these... recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your call. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you use a surge ...
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www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
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....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
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... identify your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver... are for its driver. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog...additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to your computer. Windows recognizes the...
... identify your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver... are for its driver. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog...additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to your computer. Windows recognizes the...