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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. If you need help after you need help and information about using your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at 800-846-2118 and choose...Windows setup. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. Note: If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on the ...
...). 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. If you need help after you need help and information about using your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at 800-846-2118 and choose...Windows setup. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. Note: If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on the ...
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... computer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer during a power failure. Protect your torso or neck. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer by connecting them to far above normal levels and...
... computer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer during a power failure. Protect your torso or neck. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer by connecting them to far above normal levels and...
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..., add-in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is set correctly for your computer, near the power cable connector. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer. The power supply, a component built into a cable modem, DSL modem,... or network jack. 15 The power supply's voltage selection for your location before ...
..., add-in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is set correctly for your computer, near the power cable connector. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer. The power supply, a component built into a cable modem, DSL modem,... or network jack. 15 The power supply's voltage selection for your location before ...
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...computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is the easiest way to power down most system operations to save power. 17 If your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. We recommend... from your online User Guide. When you have not used for long periods. For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer for several minutes, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep.
...computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is the easiest way to power down most system operations to save power. 17 If your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. We recommend... from your online User Guide. When you have not used for long periods. For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer for several minutes, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep.
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...any object into the vent holes of your computer. • Turn off your computer are ready to a bare metal part of the power supply. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside 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 (available at ...
...any object into the vent holes of your computer. • Turn off your computer are ready to a bare metal part of the power supply. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside 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 (available at ...
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....) Tip You can label each cable with tape 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 place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Step 3. 15 Save all external ...replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules 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 after you wrote down in "Replacing the side...
....) Tip You can label each cable with tape 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 place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Step 3. 15 Save all external ...replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules 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 after you wrote down in "Replacing the side...
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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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...discharge" on page 34. 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... 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 connected. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem...
...discharge" on page 34. 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... 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 connected. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem...
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...does not appear to work, make sure that you have installed it . The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to the instructions provided with a detailed description of your problem... in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that your computer is supplying power. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 105 If you did ...
...does not appear to work, make sure that you have installed it . The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to the instructions provided with a detailed description of your problem... in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that your computer is supplying power. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 105 If you did ...
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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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www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display ...poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to...(both monitors have two video ports), you can connect an additional monitor or projector 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...
www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display ...poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to...(both monitors have two video ports), you can connect an additional monitor or projector 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...