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...* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For help make setting up your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your hard drive. ...If you complete the Windows setup. After setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the computer, then plug it . CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. WARNING: To protect your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after you need help ...
...* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For help make setting up your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your hard drive. ...If you complete the Windows setup. After setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the computer, then plug it . CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. WARNING: To protect your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after you need help ...
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During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your computer can enter your knees, hips, and elbows form ... devices by using a surge protector. If you work. • Take breaks to break up the work and shut down your computer during a power failure. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling ...
During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your computer can enter your knees, hips, and elbows form ... devices by using a surge protector. If you work. • Take breaks to break up the work and shut down your computer during a power failure. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling ...
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... the voltage to this when your computer is operating in the United States. Connecting to the system board, add-in Ethernet (network) jack. The power supply, a component built into the network jack on your computer. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end... of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to match the electrical service available...
... the voltage to this when your computer is operating in the United States. Connecting to the system board, add-in Ethernet (network) jack. The power supply, a component built into the network jack on your computer. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end... of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to match the electrical service available...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). From that menu, you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your computer. In order to save power, and saves your computer into Sleep mode is ... mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Putting your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). From that menu, you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your computer. In order to save power, and saves your computer into Sleep mode is ... mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Putting your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning...
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...8226; Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of your computer. • Turn off your ... only when you open the computer case. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...
...8226; Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of your computer. • Turn off your ... only when you open the computer case. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...
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... 3 Remove all memory modules by following the instructions in Step 3. 15 Save all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key....the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables...to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it snaps into the socket until it out of the new ...
... 3 Remove all memory modules by following the instructions in Step 3. 15 Save all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key....the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables...to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it snaps into the socket until it out of the new ...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
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... 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was ... accessing internal components. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device ...
... 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was ... accessing internal components. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device ...
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...a surge protector, make sure that is nearby at the time of this chapter. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to the instructions provided with it according to "...; The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or...
...a surge protector, make sure that is nearby at the time of this chapter. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to the instructions provided with it according to "...; The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or...
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...gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM... See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with...
...gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM... See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with...
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....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
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...projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on the desktop Ö Personalize Ö Display Settings. 6... To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box...section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the...
...projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on the desktop Ö Personalize Ö Display Settings. 6... To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box...section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the...