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... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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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/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive 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/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive 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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... (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 this button to turn the power on or off. This jack is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. ... configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. For more information about your 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 this button to turn the power on or off. This jack is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. ... configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. For more information about your drive...
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... 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) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...
... 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) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...
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...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 optional jack. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer..., scanner, or other peripheral device" on configuring this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Plug your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The switch is in the United States. For information on ...
...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 optional jack. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer..., scanner, or other peripheral device" on configuring this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Plug your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The switch is in the United States. For information on ...
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...Using the keyboard" on page 26. For more information on how each jack can be used, see "Desktop PC Back" on the computer can be used for your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. For example, the blue jack on page 12. Tips & Tricks ...volume controls to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To configure the audio jacks: ...
...Using the keyboard" on page 26. For more information on how each jack can be used, see "Desktop PC Back" on the computer can be used for your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. For example, the blue jack on page 12. Tips & Tricks ...volume controls to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To configure the audio jacks: ...
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... the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side...
... the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side...
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...in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made ...and open the browser. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your modem...
...in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made ...and open the browser. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your modem...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily ... location from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is in...
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily ... location from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is in...
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The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For ...that the line connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another...
The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For ...that the line connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another...
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...your hard drive. The text on your computer. ■ Change the display settings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to stabilize the internal aperture grille. Your monitor may use a thin damper ... of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Tips & Tricks For more information on degauss, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and ...
...your hard drive. The text on your computer. ■ Change the display settings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to stabilize the internal aperture grille. Your monitor may use a thin damper ... of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Tips & Tricks For more information on degauss, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and ...
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... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider 92 www...
... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider 92 www...
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... is incorrectly replaced. Click/Double-click System. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the system board and note its side. The amount of memory in Category view...). Battery Battery release tab 18 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer.
... is incorrectly replaced. Click/Double-click System. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the system board and note its side. The amount of memory in Category view...). Battery Battery release tab 18 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer.