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...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 ... Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse ...
...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 ... Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse ...
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... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Lights when the hard drive is turned on page 37. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394...games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see "Installing a... into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 11
... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Lights when the hard drive is turned on page 37. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394...games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see "Installing a... into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 11
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Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this port. www.gateway.com 13 Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as this optional jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas... in Using Your Computer which has been included on your rear right and left speakers into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Before turning on configuring this jack, see "Learning about the Internet" in an environment such as a DSL or cable modem for the correct power available....
Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this port. www.gateway.com 13 Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as this optional jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas... in Using Your Computer which has been included on your rear right and left speakers into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Before turning on configuring this jack, see "Learning about the Internet" in an environment such as a DSL or cable modem for the correct power available....
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
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... as this, the voltage switch should always be damaged. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect... normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 22 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. The power supply should be moved to your environment, check the voltage selection switch...
... as this, the voltage switch should always be damaged. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect... normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 22 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. The power supply should be moved to your environment, check the voltage selection switch...
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...that came with the device for the first time, follow the on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.gateway.com 23 Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when the fan is running at times to your computer. Voltage selection switch ... your computer: 1 Connect the cables to ensure proper system cooling. You may notice an increase in variable speed fan. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch ...
...that came with the device for the first time, follow the on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.gateway.com 23 Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when the fan is running at times to your computer. Voltage selection switch ... your computer: 1 Connect the cables to ensure proper system cooling. You may notice an increase in variable speed fan. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch ...
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... button to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com In order to turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it may enter a power... access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some...
... button to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com In order to turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it may enter a power... access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some...
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... (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 25 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the... is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn it .
... (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 25 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the... is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn it .
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... the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated...
... the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated...
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... be used , see "Adjusting the Volume" in jack or a stereo out jack. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for something other than... If you need to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on how to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -OR- For example, the blue jack on the computer ...
... be used , see "Adjusting the Volume" in jack or a stereo out jack. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for something other than... If you need to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on how to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -OR- For example, the blue jack on the computer ...
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... computer. To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out... Computer. To use the remove hardware the memory card. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com You could lose data.
... computer. To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out... Computer. To use the remove hardware the memory card. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com You could lose data.
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... Norton Internet Security: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your computer and rescan for the virus... period, you must extend your computer from viruses 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to make in the Scan for Viruses. www.gateway.com 45 3 Click Scan for Viruses area. Protecting your subscription. 1 Make sure that you want to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs...
... Norton Internet Security: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your computer and rescan for the virus... period, you must extend your computer from viruses 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to make in the Scan for Viruses. www.gateway.com 45 3 Click Scan for Viruses area. Protecting your subscription. 1 Make sure that you want to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs...
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... the vents free from the wall outlets. Do not use it . 46 www.gateway.com Be careful not to use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on -screen instructions... shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep the vents free of your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of dust. Always turn the keyboard upside down your system. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean dust from the vents with the ...
... the vents free from the wall outlets. Do not use it . 46 www.gateway.com Be careful not to use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on -screen instructions... shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep the vents free of your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of dust. Always turn the keyboard upside down your system. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean dust from the vents with the ...
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www.gateway.com 49 To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration.
www.gateway.com 49 To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration.
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...plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. Warning To prevent... risk of your computer are ready to a bare metal part of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 50 www.gateway.com Do not lay components on the outside of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Prevent ESD ...
...plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. Warning To prevent... risk of your computer are ready to a bare metal part of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 50 www.gateway.com Do not lay components on the outside of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Prevent ESD ...
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Opening the case Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel, then swing the back of the side panel away from the computer. Warning To ... button to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Thumbscrews www.gateway.com 51
Opening the case Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel, then swing the back of the side panel away from the computer. Warning To ... button to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Thumbscrews www.gateway.com 51
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.... 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The tabs on your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side...
.... 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The tabs on your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side...
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... Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the... is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. www.gateway.com 57 The main menu of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 51...
... Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the... is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. www.gateway.com 57 The main menu of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 51...
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... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 58 www...
... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 58 www...
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...before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ...performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■...
...before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ...performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■...