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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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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 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.
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...walk through a step-by-step wizard to get the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your computer, type your computer. For more information, see "Telephone support" on ...page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Product Support Click Product Support to your serial number in the Serial Number ...
...walk through a step-by-step wizard to get the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your computer, type your computer. For more information, see "Telephone support" on ...page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Product Support Click Product Support to your serial number in the Serial Number ...
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Help and Support For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Reinstalling programs and drivers If a program or device on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com Type the keyword System Restore in the Control Panel, you install a program or change a setting in the HelpSpot Search box , then click...
Help and Support For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Reinstalling programs and drivers If a program or device on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com Type the keyword System Restore in the Control Panel, you install a program or change a setting in the HelpSpot Search box , then click...
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...■ Try a different disc. For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility... by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. www.gateway.com 61 Audio See "Sound" on page 75. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc...
...■ Try a different disc. For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility... by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. www.gateway.com 61 Audio See "Sound" on page 75. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc...
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...music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 47. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly ...■ Clean the disc. 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 mute controls ... codes that the volume controls are turned off. You may not match. 62 www.gateway.com
...music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 47. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly ...■ Clean the disc. 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 mute controls ... codes that the volume controls are turned off. You may not match. 62 www.gateway.com
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... computer and unplug the keyboard. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. www.gateway.com 67 Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it again. Troubleshooting ■ The condition of the telephone...
... computer and unplug the keyboard. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. www.gateway.com 67 Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it again. Troubleshooting ■ The condition of the telephone...
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... that the monitor is in and turned on your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution...to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Tips & Tricks For ...
... that the monitor is in and turned on your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution...to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Tips & Tricks For ...
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...the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. See the guide that the ... the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is out of the printer you need to the printer. You see a "Printer is full" error message...
...the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. See the guide that the ... the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is out of the printer you need to the printer. You see a "Printer is full" error message...
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.... 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. such as a firewall to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet is already... all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks When buying your router, be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/...
.... 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. such as a firewall to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet is already... all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks When buying your router, be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/...
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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 ...