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... 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. otherwise Add-in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 5 Connect the ...or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Icons and color coding help resources and protect your computer during electrical ...
... 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. otherwise Add-in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 5 Connect the ...or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Icons and color coding help resources and protect your computer during electrical ...
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...stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. 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 and shut down your eyes. • Find ways to far above normal levels and... Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your computer can...
...stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. 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 and shut down your eyes. • Find ways to far above normal levels and... Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your computer can...
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... set at the factory, but you set correctly for your location is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply, a component built into your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in an environment such as while in another country). The switch is operating in Ethernet...the correct voltage position. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of the network cable into the network jack on your computer. To set to 115V or 230V. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection...
... set at the factory, but you set correctly for your location is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply, a component built into your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in an environment such as while in another country). The switch is operating in Ethernet...the correct voltage position. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of the network cable into the network jack on your computer. To set to 115V or 230V. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on using your ... computer completely off or slow down to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). Waking up . While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off . In order to remove all electrical...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on using your ... computer completely off or slow down to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). Waking up . While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off . In order to remove all electrical...
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...shock, do not insert any surface. 34 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: •... electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic...
...shock, do not insert any surface. 34 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: •... electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic...
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...Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 37. 11 Reconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install...BIOS Setup utility. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it easier to make it out of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that the battery ...
...Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 37. 11 Reconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install...BIOS Setup utility. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it easier to make it out of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that the battery ...
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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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...screen, write down the exact message. 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 does not work... Start, then click Help and Support. Warning 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 • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug...
...screen, write down the exact message. 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 does not work... Start, then click Help and Support. Warning 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 • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug...
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... Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 105 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ... program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral ...
... Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 105 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ... program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral ...
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www.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... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
www.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... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
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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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...computer. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as an extension to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and...an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on the screen of the primary monitor (both monitors have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting...
...computer. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as an extension to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and...an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on the screen of the primary monitor (both monitors have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting...