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4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
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... 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 80... 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
... 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 80... 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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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Microphone jack Headphone jack Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Microphone jack Headphone jack Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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..., PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. 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 drive to listen... be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Press this jack. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on . www.gateway.com 11 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is...
..., PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. 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 drive to listen... be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Press this jack. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on . www.gateway.com 11 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is...
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..., see "Using Support" on page 32 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. The most common types are running more slowly than laser printers. If your programs ...or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are...
..., see "Using Support" on page 32 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. The most common types are running more slowly than laser printers. If your programs ...or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are...
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
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www.gateway.com 35 Memory card reader slots Activity indicator Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left ...letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can be transferred ...
www.gateway.com 35 Memory card reader slots Activity indicator Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left ...letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can be transferred ...
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... a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com You could lose data. Important Do not use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in... the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot....
... a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com You could lose data. Important Do not use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in... the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot....
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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...gateway.com 55 OR - Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory..., make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away...
...gateway.com 55 OR - Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory..., make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away...
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...Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. The ...tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is secure, you ...
...Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. The ...tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is secure, you ...
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Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. www.gateway.com 61 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are trying to ... following the instructions in alphabetical order. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■...
Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. www.gateway.com 61 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are trying to ... following the instructions in alphabetical order. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■...
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...Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a ...third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
...Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a ...third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
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... files or many files at one time, you need to use. To make sure that you may want to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of... the printer you want to add additional memory to clear the check mark. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional...
... files or many files at one time, you need to use. To make sure that you may want to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of... the printer you want to add additional memory to clear the check mark. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional...
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...accessories 16 safety precautions 96 activity indicators See indicators application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio audio in jack 14 center speaker jack 14 configuring jacks 30 front speaker jack 14 headphone jack 14 line in jack 14 line out jack ... 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen ...54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router 90 www.gateway.com 103
...accessories 16 safety precautions 96 activity indicators See indicators application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio audio in jack 14 center speaker jack 14 configuring jacks 30 front speaker jack 14 headphone jack 14 line in jack 14 line out jack ... 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen ...54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router 90 www.gateway.com 103
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... 31 PS/2 keyboard 14 PS/2 mouse 14 to Ethernet network 13, 31 to Internet 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11,... 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 ...
... 31 PS/2 keyboard 14 PS/2 mouse 14 to Ethernet network 13, 31 to Internet 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11,... 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 ...
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front bezel 52 memory 55 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 51 system battery 57 Internet broadband connection 31 buttons 26...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..., 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 mouse buttons 28 106 www.gateway.com
front bezel 52 memory 55 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 51 system battery 57 Internet broadband connection 31 buttons 26...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..., 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 mouse buttons 28 106 www.gateway.com
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...troubleshooting 74 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N name computer 85 domain 91 router 91 workgroup ... folders 29 front bezel 52 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 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 ... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 107
...troubleshooting 74 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N name computer 85 domain 91 router 91 workgroup ... folders 29 front bezel 52 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 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 ... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 107
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parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 ... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com
parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 ... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com
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...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... 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 troubleshooting 93 workgroup www...
...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... 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 troubleshooting 93 workgroup www...