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... selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the 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
... selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the 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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... 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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... your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 32. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into these ports. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this jack. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device...
... your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 32. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into these ports. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this jack. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device...
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... computer, make sure that this switch is operating in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this optional jack. Plug a modem cable into an S-Video jack on page 32. The power supply should be set to 230. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack...
... computer, make sure that this switch is operating in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this optional jack. Plug a modem cable into an S-Video jack on page 32. The power supply should be set to 230. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack...
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... replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. www.gateway.com 57 Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
... replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. www.gateway.com 57 Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
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... steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you...
... steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you...
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... open the browser. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you still get the error...
... open the browser. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you still get the error...
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.... Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com 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...
.... Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com 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...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to another modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that came with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the line connected to make sure...
... Start, then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to another modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that came with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the line connected to make sure...
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.... ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. The mouse works erratically...
.... ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. The mouse works erratically...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional...
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... speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 77 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound...
... speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 77 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound...
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... an Ethernet network, you to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in offices around the world and can be used to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com This connection type is...
... an Ethernet network, you to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in offices around the world and can be used to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com This connection type is...
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.... 2 Turn on your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser's address box, then press ENTER. 2 When prompted for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on them, you can configure your router using your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter...
.... 2 Turn on your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser's address box, then press ENTER. 2 When prompted for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on them, you can configure your router using your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter...
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... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
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... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 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...
... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 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...
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... display 47 cleaning computer 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...
... display 47 cleaning computer 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...
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... 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 installing 32 laser...
... 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 installing 32 laser...
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... startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area 72 screen resolution 72 technical support 78 telephone support 78 Web site connection speed 66 turning...
... startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area 72 screen resolution 72 technical support 78 telephone support 78 Web site connection speed 66 turning...