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... on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The display quality for TV images. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your eyes. 11 Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom...
... on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The display quality for TV images. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your eyes. 11 Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom...
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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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... about your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . www.gateway.com 11 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). 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 audio CDs, install games and...
... about your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . www.gateway.com 11 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). 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 audio CDs, install games and...
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.... Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To access this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. For information on configuring this connector. Plug a parallel device (such as this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a modem cable into this port. 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...
.... Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To access this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. For information on configuring this connector. Plug a parallel device (such as this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a modem cable into this port. 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...
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... the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on its orientation. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. www.gateway.com 57 To replace the battery: 1 Restart...
... the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on its orientation. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. www.gateway.com 57 To replace the battery: 1 Restart...
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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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... 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 modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
... 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 modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
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... are using a dial-up )" on page 68. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical...
... are using a dial-up )" on page 68. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical...
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... also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com 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. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program...
... also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com 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. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program...
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... another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If your Control Panel is 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 computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens...
... another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If your Control Panel is 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 computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens...
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... your password Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. For more information about setting up a network in the Search box , then click the arrow. Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to control...
... your password Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. For more information about setting up a network in the Search box , then click the arrow. Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to control...
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... work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that you may want to clear the check mark. If your printer for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing...
... work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that you may want to clear the check mark. If your printer for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing...
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... the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 77 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that...
... the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 77 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that...
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... connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast...
... connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast...
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...-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com Configuring...
...-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com Configuring...
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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...