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...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 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
...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 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com For more information on how each jack can be used for your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "...jacks. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the speakers. -OR- This means that they are using external speakers, turn the knob on ...
If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com For more information on how each jack can be used for your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "...jacks. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the speakers. -OR- This means that they are using external speakers, turn the knob on ...
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...on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. To clean your computer Cleaning the computer display To clean a computer LCD screen or flat panel display, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning your mouse: ■ Wipe the bottom of specially coated glass... and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. www.gateway.com 47 To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the monitor screen. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins...
...on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. To clean your computer Cleaning the computer display To clean a computer LCD screen or flat panel display, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning your mouse: ■ Wipe the bottom of specially coated glass... and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. www.gateway.com 47 To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the monitor screen. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins...
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... System Restore: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com To reinstall your program or driver: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on... -screen instructions. Type the keyword System Restore in the Control Panel, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the computer to reinstall your program or driver. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer ...
... System Restore: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com To reinstall your program or driver: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on... -screen instructions. Type the keyword System Restore in the Control Panel, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the computer to reinstall your program or driver. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer ...
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Thumbscrews www.gateway.com 51 Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 50. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all ... 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 your computer, then unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid...
Thumbscrews www.gateway.com 51 Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 50. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all ... 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 your computer, then unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid...
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Tabs 52 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the side panel. 2 Press on the three spring tabs while pulling the right side of the bezel away from the computer, then swing the bezel toward the left and remove it from the computer.
Tabs 52 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the side panel. 2 Press on the three spring tabs while pulling the right side of the bezel away from the computer, then swing the bezel toward the left and remove it from the computer.
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Closing the case Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the panel tabs into the front case notches, then swing the side panel toward the back of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the two side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. www.gateway.com 53
Closing the case Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the panel tabs into the front case notches, then swing the side panel toward the back of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the two side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. www.gateway.com 53
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... or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com 55 Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer.
... or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com 55 Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer.
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... click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the...
... click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the...
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... the manufacturer's instructions. The main menu of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its ... computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. www.gateway.com 57 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side...
... the manufacturer's instructions. The main menu of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its ... computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. www.gateway.com 57 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side...
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... 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" on page 53. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer, then press F1 to... BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 14 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 58 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 8 Push the battery release tab.
... 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" on page 53. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer, then press F1 to... BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 14 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 58 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 8 Push the battery release tab.
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... Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69... Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel... page 12 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ ...
... Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69... Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel... page 12 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ ...
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.... Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the connections have been made correctly.... dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. Handshaking is working and plugged ...
.... Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the connections have been made correctly.... dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. Handshaking is working and plugged ...
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...has been included on . If the monitor is turned on the back of your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is connected to the video port on , the power LED should be lit...Help and Support. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on your Control Panel is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make ...
...has been included on . If the monitor is turned on the back of your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is connected to the video port on , the power LED should be lit...Help and Support. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on your Control Panel is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make ...
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... on ■ Make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to is online. Many printers have an online... selected it on but will not turn it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.gateway.com 75 The printer is on . ■ Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. If your computer.
... on ■ Make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to is online. Many printers have an online... selected it on but will not turn it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.gateway.com 75 The printer is on . ■ Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. If your computer.
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...that you need to use. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you may want to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is...Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
...that you need to use. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you may want to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is...Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
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... DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com If your network needs, including: ■ Internet security features - Tips & Tricks When buying your router, be either standard ... the computers that comes with your network running at accessories.gateway.com. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click...
... DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com If your network needs, including: ■ Internet security features - Tips & Tricks When buying your router, be either standard ... the computers that comes with your network running at accessories.gateway.com. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click...
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.... Important If you do not have for setting up to 15 characters with your Control Panel is working , contact your current setup. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your network. ...your workgroup in your network workgroup, and the name must give each computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog box opens... must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for all computers in the Workgroup box. www.gateway.com 85
.... Important If you do not have for setting up to 15 characters with your Control Panel is working , contact your current setup. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your network. ...your workgroup in your network workgroup, and the name must give each computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog box opens... must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for all computers in the Workgroup box. www.gateway.com 85
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...DHCP - When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. The Control Panel window opens. This number will be set up in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network Connections window opens. 86 ...www.gateway.com Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to each other. The Network and Internet Connections ...
...DHCP - When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. The Control Panel window opens. This number will be set up in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network Connections window opens. 86 ...www.gateway.com Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to each other. The Network and Internet Connections ...
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... cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD panel 47 mouse 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router...
... cards 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD panel 47 mouse 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router...