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... quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. The display quality for computer video display. For a better picture on your TV has a VGA port, use...
... quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. The display quality for computer video display. For a better picture on your TV has a VGA port, use...
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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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... other peripheral device" on page 32. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.gateway.com 11 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 drive to listen to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug IEEE 1394...
... other peripheral device" on page 32. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.gateway.com 11 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 drive to listen to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug IEEE 1394...
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... "Configuring the audio jacks" on your computer, make sure that this jack so you can record sound on page 30. If your side left speakers into this jack, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. For information on configuring this jack. 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...
... "Configuring the audio jacks" on your computer, make sure that this jack so you can record sound on page 30. If your side left speakers into this jack, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. For information on configuring this jack. 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...
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. 58 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it...
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. 58 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 61
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 61
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... a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
... a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
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... Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Connecting to make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is set...
... Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Connecting to make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is set...
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Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help...
Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help...
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.... The Control Panel window opens. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.gateway.com 73...
.... The Control Panel window opens. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.gateway.com 73...
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...; Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 76 www.gateway.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting in...
...; Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 76 www.gateway.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting in...
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... icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you need to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is not set to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...
... icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you need to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is not set to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...
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... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 84 www.gateway.com Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is commonly used in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet...
... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 84 www.gateway.com Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is commonly used in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet...
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... computers and set up TCP/IP on the computer. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the network connector on them, you can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the...
... computers and set up TCP/IP on the computer. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the network connector on them, you can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the...
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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...