8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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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...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... drive types" on page 32. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 37. Lights when the hard drive is turned on page 32. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use...
... drive types" on page 32. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 37. Lights when the hard drive is turned on page 32. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... screws before opening the case. In other peripheral device" on your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. To access this optional jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this optional jack. The switch is supplied at 230...
... screws before opening the case. In other peripheral device" on your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. To access this optional jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this optional jack. The switch is supplied at 230...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. You will need to install the new battery...
... replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. You will need to install the new battery...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps If you have 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...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps If you have 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...
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... diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See...
... diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... computer. 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. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do...
... computer. 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. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do...
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...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 71 The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open...
...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 71 The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open...
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... 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Passwords Your...
... 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Passwords Your...
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... not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your Control Panel is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu...
... not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your Control Panel is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu...
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...-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are using a router: 1 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into any other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the router (except the WAN port). The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on...
...-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are using a router: 1 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into any other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the router (except the WAN port). The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on...
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... 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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
... 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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
8511051 - Gateway Computer Setup Poster
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... the power cord and the modem and network cables. 2 3 IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as a printer or scanner, after you need help after setting up modem (optional) 5 Connect your network (optional) 6 Plug in video Integrated video otherwise 4 Connect the dial-up your system from power fluctuations, use a surge protector. 7 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions provided inside the speaker box. 8 Turn on your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at support.gateway.com Add-in the monitor and...
... the power cord and the modem and network cables. 2 3 IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as a printer or scanner, after you need help after setting up modem (optional) 5 Connect your network (optional) 6 Plug in video Integrated video otherwise 4 Connect the dial-up your system from power fluctuations, use a surge protector. 7 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions provided inside the speaker box. 8 Turn on your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at support.gateway.com Add-in the monitor and...
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...™ ports (optional) Back Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Voltage switch Audio in the U.S. in /side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) If available, connect monitor here Modem jack Gateway help resources...
...™ ports (optional) Back Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Voltage switch Audio in the U.S. in /side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) If available, connect monitor here Modem jack Gateway help resources...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case)
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... discs (depending on drive type). Lights when the hard drive is turned on or off. The power indicator lights when the computer is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Press this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader...
... discs (depending on drive type). Lights when the hard drive is turned on or off. The power indicator lights when the computer is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Press this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader...
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.... Plug a telephone's cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If your hard drive. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see your computer is operating in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) Description Plug the power cord into this jack, see your center speaker and subwoofer into this when your user guide. S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Telephone (PHONE) jack Voltage switch...
.... Plug a telephone's cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If your hard drive. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see your computer is operating in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) Description Plug the power cord into this jack, see your center speaker and subwoofer into this when your user guide. S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Telephone (PHONE) jack Voltage switch...
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... the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. Dispose of the socket. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. To replace the battery...
... the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. Dispose of the socket. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. To replace the battery...
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... jack 10 M memory adding 17 installing 17 replacing 17 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 20 microphone jack 7, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 mirroring 39 modem jack 10, 11 monitor port 11 mouse PS/2 port 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume...
... jack 10 M memory adding 17 installing 17 replacing 17 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 20 microphone jack 7, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 mirroring 39 modem jack 10, 11 monitor port 11 mouse PS/2 port 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume...