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Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File 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... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File 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... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
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... Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. This guide includes information on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 7
... Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. This guide includes information on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 7
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...Before turning on page 32. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this jack. Plug the other peripheral...such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a modem cable into an S-Video jack on page 32. The switch is operating in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 30. If your hard drive.
...Before turning on page 32. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this jack. Plug the other peripheral...such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a modem cable into an S-Video jack on page 32. The switch is operating in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 30. If your hard drive.
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... and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. If your computer. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www...
... and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. If your computer. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www...
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... files to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your computer correctly. Writable CDs can save your work and shut down your existing hard drive with a larger drive. A UPS uses a battery to you probably need to store data. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a... DVDs hold as much as 8500 MB of data. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers when you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. Laser printers are printing large documents. Storage Devices If you...
... files to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your computer correctly. Writable CDs can save your work and shut down your existing hard drive with a larger drive. A UPS uses a battery to you probably need to store data. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a... DVDs hold as much as 8500 MB of data. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers when you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. Laser printers are printing large documents. Storage Devices If you...
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... have not used for some reason you have not turned off your hard drive. To turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power... more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. In order to turn off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com
... have not used for some reason you have not turned off your hard drive. To turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power... more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. In order to turn off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com
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...where you run out of the computer display. This action is called clicking. Using the mouse To... This action is called double-clicking. www.gateway.com 29 Select an object on the computer display click Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find ... pad. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on your hard drive. For instructions on your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of space on page 47. Move (drag) the object to move the...
...where you run out of the computer display. This action is called clicking. Using the mouse To... This action is called double-clicking. www.gateway.com 29 Select an object on the computer display click Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find ... pad. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on your hard drive. For instructions on your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of space on page 47. Move (drag) the object to move the...
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..., click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your hard drive. To adjust the overall volume level using... hardware controls: ■ If you need to configure the audio jacks. Use the mute and volume control buttons on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To use the volume controls to adjust...
..., click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your hard drive. To adjust the overall volume level using... hardware controls: ■ If you need to configure the audio jacks. Use the mute and volume control buttons on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To use the volume controls to adjust...
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...DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 39 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can fit on a single disc. Tips & ...Tricks For more information about playing DVDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length ...
...DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 39 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can fit on a single disc. Tips & ...Tricks For more information about playing DVDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length ...
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... Windows Update. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Windows Update scans your ...you with a tailored selection of updates that you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, ...
... Windows Update. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Windows Update scans your ...you with a tailored selection of updates that you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, ...
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... , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the...
... , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the...
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... drive. ■ Run Error-checking on . www.gateway.com 63 Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be full. You see a "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message ■ Move the write-protection tab in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Diskette drive The diskette drive ...on the diskette and try again. ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette is down and restart your computer is turned on the diskette. Delete unnecessary ...
... drive. ■ Run Error-checking on . www.gateway.com 63 Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be full. You see a "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message ■ Move the write-protection tab in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Diskette drive The diskette drive ...on the diskette and try again. ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette is down and restart your computer is turned on the diskette. Delete unnecessary ...
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... flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com For more information, see a "Non-system disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. ■ Make sure that the diskette you try restarting your hard drive. You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding...
... flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com For more information, see a "Non-system disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. ■ Make sure that the diskette you try restarting your hard drive. You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding...
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..., copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click...
..., copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click...
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Monitor The screen resolution is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to ... All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If the monitor is turned on . Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your Control Panel is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your hard drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn...
Monitor The screen resolution is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to ... All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If the monitor is turned on . Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your Control Panel is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your hard drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn...
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...access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see your hard drive. Why is a critical part of the overall monitor design...is not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is dim or difficult to stabilize the internal aperture grille. www.gateway.com 73 These wires are not placed too close to pass through the screen for at least a half hour, then restart your ...
...access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see your hard drive. Why is a critical part of the overall monitor design...is not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is dim or difficult to stabilize the internal aperture grille. www.gateway.com 73 These wires are not placed too close to pass through the screen for at least a half hour, then restart your ...
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... inserting 38 playing 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61, 64 DVD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61, 64 using 37 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 86 E editing buttons 26 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 50 entering IP address 86 subnet mask 86 ...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 troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6...
... inserting 38 playing 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61, 64 DVD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61, 64 using 37 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 86 E editing buttons 26 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 50 entering IP address 86 subnet mask 86 ...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 troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6...
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...Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer 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... 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 ...
...Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer 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... 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 ...