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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) 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 this jack. www.gateway.com 11
... (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 this jack. www.gateway.com 11
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ... 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 Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ... 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.
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..." in an environment such as a printer) into this connector. Plug a modem cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The power supply should always be set to 230. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your hard drive. Plug ...(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. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this , the voltage switch should be moved to ...
..." in an environment such as a printer) into this connector. Plug a modem cable into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The power supply should always be set to 230. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your hard drive. Plug ...(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. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this , the voltage switch should be moved to ...
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Use the mute and volume control buttons on your hard drive. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To use the volume controls to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer... jacks If the back of the speakers. -OR- If your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on the taskbar. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. To adjust the...
Use the mute and volume control buttons on your hard drive. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To use the volume controls to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer... jacks If the back of the speakers. -OR- If your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on the taskbar. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. To adjust the...
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... have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click...the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect 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...
... have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click...the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect 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...
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... in the Search box , then click the arrow. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. The Control Panel window opens. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the...
... in the Search box , then click the arrow. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. The Control Panel window opens. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the...
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...Modems tab. 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics...your computer. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.gateway.com 71 Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is a ...
...Modems tab. 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics...your computer. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.gateway.com 71 Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is a ...
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... drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at accessories.gateway.com. to eliminate the need for instructions on your computers To determine if Ethernet is not listed, you need to protect your network...drivers on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at the speed of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View,...
... drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at accessories.gateway.com. to eliminate the need for instructions on your computers To determine if Ethernet is not listed, you need to protect your network...drivers on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at the speed of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View,...
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... TV/cable TV tuner cards) External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is permissible to be made by means of a certified connector assembly. Repairs to.... Television antenna connectors protection (for the grounding electrode. In some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. The Ringer ...
... TV/cable TV tuner cards) External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is permissible to be made by means of a certified connector assembly. Repairs to.... Television antenna connectors protection (for the grounding electrode. In some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. The Ringer ...