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... selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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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 53 Closing the case 54 Replacing the side panel 54 Replacing the front bezel 55 Installing memory 56 Replacing the system battery 58 6 Troubleshooting 61 Safety guidelines 62 First steps 62 Troubleshooting 63 Add-in cards 63 Audio 63 Battery 63 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 53 Closing the case 54 Replacing the side panel 54 Replacing the front bezel 55 Installing memory 56 Replacing the system battery 58 6 Troubleshooting 61 Safety guidelines 62 First steps 62 Troubleshooting 63 Add-in cards 63 Audio 63 Battery 63 CD or DVD drives...
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... management 66 Hard drive 67 Internet 68 Keyboard 69 Memory 70 Memory card reader 70 Modem (dial-up 70 Monitor 74 Mouse 76 Networks 76 Passwords 76 Power 77 Printer 77 Sound 79 Telephone support 80 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 80 Telephone numbers 81 Self-help 82 Tutoring 82 Training 82 7 Networking Your Computer 83 Introduction to Networking 84 Using a router 84 Creating an Ethernet network 86 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 86 Making sure your broadband connection works...
... management 66 Hard drive 67 Internet 68 Keyboard 69 Memory 70 Memory card reader 70 Modem (dial-up 70 Monitor 74 Mouse 76 Networks 76 Passwords 76 Power 77 Printer 77 Sound 79 Telephone support 80 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 80 Telephone numbers 81 Self-help 82 Tutoring 82 Training 82 7 Networking Your Computer 83 Introduction to Networking 84 Using a router 84 Creating an Ethernet network 86 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 86 Making sure your broadband connection works...
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... jack is color-coded orange. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. www.gateway.com 11 Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for...
... jack is color-coded orange. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. www.gateway.com 11 Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for...
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... set to open the computer cover. For information on configuring this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For information on configuring this connector. Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack so you can record sound on your hard drive. Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop...
... set to open the computer cover. For information on configuring this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For information on configuring this connector. Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack so you can record sound on your hard drive. Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop...
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... key. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. 58 www.gateway.com Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case...
... key. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. 58 www.gateway.com Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case...
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... problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem...
... problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem...
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... a problem with your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to...
... a problem with your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to...
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... 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 68. 70 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use...
... 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 68. 70 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use...
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.... If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on...
.... If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on...
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... password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is working to make sure that the mouse port works. 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. 76 www.gateway.com Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse...
... password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is working to make sure that the mouse port works. 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. 76 www.gateway.com Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse...
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... need to use. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver...
... need to use. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver...
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... 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 79 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks...
... 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 79 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks...
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... to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create an Ethernet network, you to each computer or network device. 84 www.gateway.com This connection type...
... to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create an Ethernet network, you to each computer or network device. 84 www.gateway.com This connection type...
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... named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you are configuring it as a DHCP server. For these instructions, we assume that you are using the router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and...
... named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you are configuring it as a DHCP server. For these instructions, we assume that you are using the router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and...
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... buttons 26 B battery replacing 58 bezel removing 53 replacing 55 broadband connection 31, 87 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 85, 91 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 63 troubleshooting memory card 70 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 54 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 63 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 63 cellular phone memory cards...
... buttons 26 B battery replacing 58 bezel removing 53 replacing 55 broadband connection 31, 87 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 85, 91 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 63 troubleshooting memory card 70 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 54 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 63 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 63 cellular phone memory cards...
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... digital camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 65 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 65 using 34 display troubleshooting 66 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 93 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
... digital camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 65 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 65 using 34 display troubleshooting 66 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 93 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
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... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 56 installing 56 purchasing 16 replacing 56 troubleshooting 70 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, 85, 91 connecting 31 DSL 31, 85, 91 jack 14, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port...
... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 56 installing 56 purchasing 16 replacing 56 troubleshooting 70 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, 85, 91 connecting 31 DSL 31, 85, 91 jack 14, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port...
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... 27 parallel port 13 password 76 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 77 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 77 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...
... 27 parallel port 13 password 76 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 77 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 77 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...
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... startup 65 diskette drive 65 display 66 DVD drive 63, 66 DVD/CD drive 63, 66 Ethernet network 95 faxes 72 files 66 general guidelines 62 hard drive 67 Internet connection 68, 72 keyboard 69 LCD panel 66, 74 memory 70 memory card reader 70 modem 70 monitor 74 mouse 76 network 76 passwords 76 power 77 printer 77 safety guidelines 62 screen 66, 74 screen area 74 screen resolution 74 technical support 80 telephone support 80 Web site connection speed 68 turning...
... startup 65 diskette drive 65 display 66 DVD drive 63, 66 DVD/CD drive 63, 66 Ethernet network 95 faxes 72 files 66 general guidelines 62 hard drive 67 Internet connection 68, 72 keyboard 69 LCD panel 66, 74 memory 70 memory card reader 70 modem 70 monitor 74 mouse 76 network 76 passwords 76 power 77 printer 77 safety guidelines 62 screen 66, 74 screen area 74 screen resolution 74 technical support 80 telephone support 80 Web site connection speed 68 turning...