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4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
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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...
...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...
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...(such as a digital camcorder) into this button to turn the power on page 32. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or...lights when the computer is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug IEEE... microphone into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 11 For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying...
...(such as a digital camcorder) into this button to turn the power on page 32. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or...lights when the computer is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug IEEE... microphone into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 11 For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying...
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... attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges...
... attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges...
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... more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com 55 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module bank. If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from...
... more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com 55 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module bank. If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from...
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... Audio See "Sound" on page 75. Make sure that the IDE controllers are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Some music CDs have a... may be read by following the instructions in alphabetical order. Occasionally discs are enabled. ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. www.gateway.com 61 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer restarts. To identify your drive type, see "...
... Audio See "Sound" on page 75. Make sure that the IDE controllers are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Some music CDs have a... may be read by following the instructions in alphabetical order. Occasionally discs are enabled. ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. www.gateway.com 61 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer restarts. To identify your drive type, see "...
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...opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your...an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com You see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting...next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. If your printer for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View,...
...opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your...an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com You see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting...next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. If your printer for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View,...
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... 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... 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router 90 www.gateway.com 103
... 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... 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router 90 www.gateway.com 103
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...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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
...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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
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installing 32 laser 16 parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording...96 guidelines for troubleshooting 60 posture 21 reducing eye strain 20 setting up computer 20 static electricity 50 scanner installing 32 screen cleaning 47 troubleshooting 72 screen objects getting information 29 moving 29 selecting 29 Scroll Lock indicator ...label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol 108 www.gateway.com
installing 32 laser 16 parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording...96 guidelines for troubleshooting 60 posture 21 reducing eye strain 20 setting up computer 20 static electricity 50 scanner installing 32 screen cleaning 47 troubleshooting 72 screen objects getting information 29 moving 29 selecting 29 Scroll Lock indicator ...label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol 108 www.gateway.com