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... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 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 or DVD drives...
... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 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 or DVD drives...
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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 broadband connection works...
... 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 broadband connection works...
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... color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to operate in use. www.gateway.com 11 Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional...
... color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to operate in use. www.gateway.com 11 Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional...
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... supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other end of the world, such as a digital camcorder) into these screws before opening the case. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker 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 guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this connector...
... supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other end of the world, such as a digital camcorder) into these screws before opening the case. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker 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 guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this connector...
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... main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on its orientation. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replacing the system battery 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. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.gateway...
... main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on its orientation. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replacing the system battery 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. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.gateway...
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... cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review...
... cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review...
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... modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Internet See...
... modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Internet See...
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... www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot...
... www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot...
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...; Use the modem cable that came with another device, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with your computer. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To run...
...; Use the modem cable that came with another device, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with your computer. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To run...
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... the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Make sure that the optical...
... the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Make sure that the optical...
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... want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is out of the printer you need to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to add additional memory to work offline. Help and Support For...
... want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is out of the printer you need to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to add additional memory to work offline. Help and Support For...
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... home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be used to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps...
... home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be used to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps...
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... box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the...
... box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the...
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... 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...
... 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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... Lock indicator 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16...
... Lock indicator 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16...
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... a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. www.gateway.com Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in use. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is color-coded...
... a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. www.gateway.com Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in use. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is color-coded...
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... 2: Hardware Features www.gateway.com Available ports may vary, depending on your user guide. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Audio input (Line in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). For information on modems, see your user guide. For more information, see your user guide. Plug a parallel device (such as a television) into this switch is user configurable...
... 2: Hardware Features www.gateway.com Available ports may vary, depending on your user guide. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Audio input (Line in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). For information on modems, see your user guide. For more information, see your user guide. Plug a parallel device (such as a television) into this switch is user configurable...
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... instructions in Category view). Use a battery of the System Properties dialog box in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power...
... instructions in Category view). Use a battery of the System Properties dialog box in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power...
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... cables after you install the new drive. (CD/DVD drive shown.) 5 Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel...
... cables after you install the new drive. (CD/DVD drive shown.) 5 Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel...
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... jack 10 M memory adding 17 installing 17 replacing 17 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 20 microphone jack 7, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 mirroring 39 modem jack 10, 11 monitor port 11 mouse PS/2 port 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume...
... jack 10 M memory adding 17 installing 17 replacing 17 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 20 microphone jack 7, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 mirroring 39 modem jack 10, 11 monitor port 11 mouse PS/2 port 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume...