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.... See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of sequential scan lines. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. See "Contacting Gateway" on...
.... See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of sequential scan lines. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. See "Contacting Gateway" on...
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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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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 to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Lights when the computer...
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 to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Lights when the computer...
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... access this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this connector. The power supply should be set to 230. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this when your computer is operating in the United States. Remove these 6-pin...
... access this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this connector. The power supply should be set to 230. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this when your computer is operating in the United States. Remove these 6-pin...
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...-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Replacing the system battery Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51...
...-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Replacing the system battery Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
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... problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make...
... problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make...
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... having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure...
... having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure...
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.... Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error...
.... Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error...
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... computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If information...
... computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If information...
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... the arrow. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Contact your company network Every network is unique. For...
... the arrow. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Contact your company network Every network is unique. For...
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... and Support. To make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you may want to clear the check mark. If your printer for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right...
... and Support. To make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you may want to clear the check mark. If your printer for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right...
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... volume" on page 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... volume" on page 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Standard Ethernet runs at...
... or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Standard Ethernet runs at...
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... router After you can configure your router using your Web browser. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in...
... router After you can configure your router using your Web browser. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in...
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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...