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Diskette drive 63 DVD 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... 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
Diskette drive 63 DVD 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... 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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...topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing...through the online help. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. This guide includes information on your hard drive. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can research a topic...
...topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing...through the online help. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. This guide includes information on your hard drive. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can research a topic...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Lights when the hard drive is color-coded orange. This jack is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. The power indicator... or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to operate in use. www.gateway.com 11 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into these ports. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such ...
...MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Lights when the hard drive is color-coded orange. This jack is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. The power indicator... or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to operate in use. www.gateway.com 11 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into these ports. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such ...
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Plug a modem cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug your hard drive. For information on configuring this optional jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a printer) .... For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camcorder) into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of the world, such as this switch is in the correct position for...
Plug a modem cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug your hard drive. For information on configuring this optional jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a printer) .... For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camcorder) into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of the world, such as this switch is in the correct position for...
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... they should, try adding more information about your computer. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are running more slowly than laser printers. Inkjet printers and cartridges ... page also has links to your computer, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3.
... they should, try adding more information about your computer. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are running more slowly than laser printers. Inkjet printers and cartridges ... page also has links to your computer, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3.
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...transferring files to store data. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use magnetic tape cartridges to another computer. www.gateway.com 17 Storage Devices If you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. Single layer writable DVDs can add storage devices to back up your hard drive. A UPS may also provide protection... can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about using recordable drives, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 39. Tape drive cartridges can free up hard drive space by backing up files, then removing them from power surges. With a recordable CD or DVD...
...transferring files to store data. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use magnetic tape cartridges to another computer. www.gateway.com 17 Storage Devices If you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. Single layer writable DVDs can add storage devices to back up your hard drive. A UPS may also provide protection... can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about using recordable drives, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 39. Tape drive cartridges can free up hard drive space by backing up files, then removing them from power surges. With a recordable CD or DVD...
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...wake" it up your computer When you have not used for long periods. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In order to turn off your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer.... Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your hard drive.
...wake" it up your computer When you have not used for long periods. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In order to turn off your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer.... Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your hard drive.
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... the mouse. For instructions on how to the appropriate part of space on the computer display. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com 29 Using the mouse To... click, click click Move an object on the computer display Do this guide, click Start, All Programs...the computer display click Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on your hard drive. If you want it down . Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. This action is called clicking. Release the button to ...
... the mouse. For instructions on how to the appropriate part of space on the computer display. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com 29 Using the mouse To... click, click click Move an object on the computer display Do this guide, click Start, All Programs...the computer display click Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on your hard drive. If you want it down . Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. This action is called clicking. Release the button to ...
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... Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound... computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For more information on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To use the volume controls to ... front of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your hard drive.
... Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound... computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For more information on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To use the volume controls to ... front of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your hard drive.
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...Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 39 Tips & Tricks For more . Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your ...Computer which has been included on your hard drive. You can fit on a single disc. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD ...
...Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 39 Tips & Tricks For more . Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your ...Computer which has been included on your hard drive. You can fit on a single disc. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD ...
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... result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to choose updates for your computer for...
... result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to choose updates for your computer for...
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... ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on page 50. First steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box , then click the... arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For...
... ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on page 50. First steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box , then click the... arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For...
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...that the diskette you are using the diskette again. Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by... the diskette drive. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner...
...that the diskette you are using the diskette again. Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by... the diskette drive. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner...
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...guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see a "Disk is IBM-compatible. The diskette drive LED is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from the drive. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on your computer. If the light stays... icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your hard drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file...
...guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more information, see a "Disk is IBM-compatible. The diskette drive LED is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from the drive. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on your computer. If the light stays... icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your hard drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file...
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... 65 For instructions on your files to reinstall the operating system. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For instructions on the hard drive. Hard drive You see "Using Disk Cleanup" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area...
... 65 For instructions on your files to reinstall the operating system. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For instructions on the hard drive. Hard drive You see "Using Disk Cleanup" in the Search box , then click the arrow. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area...
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.../Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Monitor The screen resolution is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then... click Gateway Documentation. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is in Using Your Computer which has been included on the back of your hard drive. The...
.../Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Monitor The screen resolution is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then... click Gateway Documentation. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is in Using Your Computer which has been included on the back of your hard drive. The...
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...not positioned too close to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your hard drive. For more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen...'s degauss feature. The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■...
...not positioned too close to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your hard drive. For more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen...'s degauss feature. The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■...
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... Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive indicator 11 troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5... Hibernate mode 11 I i.Link port 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 port 11, 13, 32 indicators Caps Lock 27 hard drive 11 Num Lock 27 numeric keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 16 installing battery 57 devices 32 www...
... Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive indicator 11 troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5... Hibernate mode 11 I i.Link port 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 port 11, 13, 32 indicators Caps Lock 27 hard drive 11 Num Lock 27 numeric keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 16 installing battery 57 devices 32 www...
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...Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive... Security 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 ...
...Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive... Security 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 ...