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4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
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... drives 66 File 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... Ethernet network 90 Configuring your router 92 Testing your network 94 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 95 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 97 Index 105 www.gateway.com iii
... drives 66 File 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... Ethernet network 90 Configuring your router 92 Testing your network 94 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 95 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 97 Index 105 www.gateway.com iii
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...on or off. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 Lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such... jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this port. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an...
...on or off. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 Lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such... jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this port. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an...
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... they are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they should, try adding more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on...
... they are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they should, try adding more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on...
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
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... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label facing... (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. www.gateway.com 35 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label facing... (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. www.gateway.com 35 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
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...click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com You could lose data. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the previous table. 2 ...To access a file on the memory card, click Start, ...
...click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com You could lose data. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the previous table. 2 ...To access a file on the memory card, click Start, ...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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... you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 56 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side...
... you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 56 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side...
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... is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.gateway.com 57 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and ...Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 54. 7 Return your computer. Installing memory 5 Align the notches on the...
... is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.gateway.com 57 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and ...Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 54. 7 Return your computer. Installing memory 5 Align the notches on the...
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...or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com 63 Audio See "Sound" on page 77. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have ...a different disc. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 47. ■ Restart your computer, then enter ...
...or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com 63 Audio See "Sound" on page 77. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have ...a different disc. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 47. ■ Restart your computer, then enter ...
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... "Internet" on page 68. 70 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. 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...
... "Internet" on page 68. 70 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. 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...
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...printer is not set to the printer. See the guide that you may want to press after adding paper. 78 www.gateway.com If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and ... ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your Control Panel is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start...
...printer is not set to the printer. See the guide that you may want to press after adding paper. 78 www.gateway.com If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and ... ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your Control Panel is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start...
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... 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 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD... 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 54 front bezel 55 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 87 configuring audio jacks 30 router 92 www.gateway.com 105
... 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 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD... 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 54 front bezel 55 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 87 configuring audio jacks 30 router 92 www.gateway.com 105
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... 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... identifying drive types 37 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 63, 65, 66, 67 types 37 DSL modem 31, 85, 91 www.gateway.com
... 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... identifying drive types 37 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 63, 65, 66, 67 types 37 DSL modem 31, 85, 91 www.gateway.com
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front bezel 53 memory 56 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 51 system battery 58 Internet broadband connection 31 buttons 26...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..., 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 74 mouse buttons 28 108 www.gateway.com
front bezel 53 memory 56 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 51 system battery 58 Internet broadband connection 31 buttons 26...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..., 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 74 mouse buttons 28 108 www.gateway.com
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... scroll wheel 28 selecting screen objects 29 troubleshooting 76 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N...29 folders 29 front bezel 53 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 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 ... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 77 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 109
... scroll wheel 28 selecting screen objects 29 troubleshooting 76 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N...29 folders 29 front bezel 53 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 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 ... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 77 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 109
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parallel port 13 troubleshooting 77 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 63 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 ... system battery replacing 58 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 88 technical support 16 110 www.gateway.com
parallel port 13 troubleshooting 77 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 63 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 ... system battery replacing 58 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 88 technical support 16 110 www.gateway.com
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...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...Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 73 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 79 W WAN IP Address 93 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet ...
...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...Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 73 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 79 W WAN IP Address 93 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet ...