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... on your computer. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the...Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click... 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to roughly double the size of...
... on your computer. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the...Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click... 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to roughly double the size of...
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... 133 Activating and using Hibernate mode 134 Setting up an uninterruptible power supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video ...
... 133 Activating and using Hibernate mode 134 Setting up an uninterruptible power supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video ...
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... diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216 v
... diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216 v
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... jack Remove these jacks. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 56. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into one ...of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this switch is operating in the United States. www.gateway.com 5 Back Component Power...
... jack Remove these jacks. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 56. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into one ...of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this switch is operating in the United States. www.gateway.com 5 Back Component Power...
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... provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your files, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more memory. For more expensive,... Devices If you need additional storage space or you want to keep your hard drive. www.gateway.com 9 TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. Tape drive cartridges ...them from your computer running more information about installing a larger drive, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 203. Writable CDs can hold as much as 700 MB of data. If you...
... provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your files, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more memory. For more expensive,... Devices If you need additional storage space or you want to keep your hard drive. www.gateway.com 9 TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. Tape drive cartridges ...them from your computer running more information about installing a larger drive, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 203. Writable CDs can hold as much as 700 MB of data. If you...
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...the modem connection. Warning High voltages can increase to your computer by using a surge protector. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 136. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector,... a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you run your computer long enough to save your work ...
...the modem connection. Warning High voltages can increase to your computer by using a surge protector. www.gateway.com 15 For more information, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 136. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector,... a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you run your computer long enough to save your work ...
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Turning off your computer Turning off your computer Tips & Tricks When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 ... when your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To turn off your computer. Important If for long periods. www.gateway.com 17 In order to turn off your computer will not be...
Turning off your computer Turning off your computer Tips & Tricks When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 ... when your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To turn off your computer. Important If for long periods. www.gateway.com 17 In order to turn off your computer will not be...
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...click Turn Off Computer. Hibernate is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer To use . -OR...The Control Panel window opens. Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. If your Control Panel is now an option in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com
...click Turn Off Computer. Hibernate is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer To use . -OR...The Control Panel window opens. Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. If your Control Panel is now an option in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com
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3 Click the UPS tab. Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device. 6 Click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 7 Click Finish, then click OK. www.gateway.com 137 Power management 4 Click Select.
3 Click the UPS tab. Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device. 6 Click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 7 Click Finish, then click OK. www.gateway.com 137 Power management 4 Click Select.
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... the edge connectors and components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer and...available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. www.gateway.com 191 Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Prevent ESD damage by their edges... cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards.
... the edge connectors and components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer and...available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. www.gateway.com 191 Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Prevent ESD damage by their edges... cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards.
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See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com
See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com
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See the drive documentation for further instructions. 8 Replace the side panel following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side closest to the power supply connection). www.gateway.com 205 The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. Replacing the hard drive 7 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 2.
See the drive documentation for further instructions. 8 Replace the side panel following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side closest to the power supply connection). www.gateway.com 205 The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. Replacing the hard drive 7 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 2.
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side.
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side.
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Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com 215 Replacing the power supply 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case.
Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com 215 Replacing the power supply 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case.
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...on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from the power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the four retention screws to secure the power supply to the case. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your ...Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from Step 3. Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place...
...on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from the power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the four retention screws to secure the power supply to the case. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your ...Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from Step 3. Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place...
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...these things first before going to the following sections: ■ Make sure that the power cable is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip, make sure that it is turned on and while the modem cable and the... removed computer components before the problem started, review the procedures you performed and make sure that your computer case. Even if the power is not full. 220 www.gateway.com Instead, unplug your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Warning Do not try to open the monitor case...
...these things first before going to the following sections: ■ Make sure that the power cable is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip, make sure that it is turned on and while the modem cable and the... removed computer components before the problem started, review the procedures you performed and make sure that your computer case. Even if the power is not full. 220 www.gateway.com Instead, unplug your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Warning Do not try to open the monitor case...
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The regional code for Mexico is connected correctly to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Cleaning CDs and DVDs Clean discs by your computer's delivery address. Your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc ..., or disc packaging. Computer The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on. ■ Open the computer case and make sure that the power supply cable is connected correctly to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product...
The regional code for Mexico is connected correctly to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Cleaning CDs and DVDs Clean discs by your computer's delivery address. Your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc ..., or disc packaging. Computer The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on. ■ Open the computer case and make sure that the power supply cable is connected correctly to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product...
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...-RW drive 85 drive activity 85 DVD drive 85 DVD/CD-RW drive 85 hard drive 3 Num Lock 19 numeric keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in cards 206 battery 212 camera 113 cards 117, 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices... drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices 24, 158 Pinnacle Expression 114 power supply 214 printer 24, 158 programs 160, 184 scanner 24, 158 side panel 192 system battery 212 system board 216 Windows 186 Internet 56 account 57...
...-RW drive 85 drive activity 85 DVD drive 85 DVD/CD-RW drive 85 hard drive 3 Num Lock 19 numeric keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in cards 206 battery 212 camera 113 cards 117, 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices... drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices 24, 158 Pinnacle Expression 114 power supply 214 printer 24, 158 programs 160, 184 scanner 24, 158 side panel 192 system battery 212 system board 216 Windows 186 Internet 56 account 57...
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turning on computer 16 using UPS 136 power button 3 power supply replacing 214 uninterruptible 136 previous button 20 printer default 236 inkjet 8 installing 24, 158 laser 8 parallel port 5 sharing 141 troubleshooting 236 USB port 3, 5 printing ... shortcut buttons 20 programs closing 53 closing unresponsive 18 opening 23, 34 reinstalling 160, 184 PS/2 port keyboard 5 mouse 5 R radio listening with MusicMatch 95 RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 3, 9, 85 activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying drive 84 locating 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 264...
turning on computer 16 using UPS 136 power button 3 power supply replacing 214 uninterruptible 136 previous button 20 printer default 236 inkjet 8 installing 24, 158 laser 8 parallel port 5 sharing 141 troubleshooting 236 USB port 3, 5 printing ... shortcut buttons 20 programs closing 53 closing unresponsive 18 opening 23, 34 reinstalling 160, 184 PS/2 port keyboard 5 mouse 5 R radio listening with MusicMatch 95 RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 3, 9, 85 activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying drive 84 locating 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 264...
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turning off computer 3, 17, 18 turning on computer 3, 16 tutoring fee-based 242 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9, 15, 136 updating device drivers 28 updating Norton AntiVirus 166 upgrading 189 UPS 9, 15, 136 USB port 3, 5, 24 user accounts adding 129 switching 130 V ... 20, 78 troubleshooting 237 W WAV file 82 Web browser 57, 59 button 21 Web page 59 Web site 59 connecting to 60 downloading files 61 Gateway 28 window 36 close button 37 closing 37, 53 maximize button 37 menu bar 37 minimize button 37 title bar 37 Windows clipboard 41 desktop...
turning off computer 3, 17, 18 turning on computer 3, 16 tutoring fee-based 242 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9, 15, 136 updating device drivers 28 updating Norton AntiVirus 166 upgrading 189 UPS 9, 15, 136 USB port 3, 5, 24 user accounts adding 129 switching 130 V ... 20, 78 troubleshooting 237 W WAV file 82 Web browser 57, 59 button 21 Web page 59 Web site 59 connecting to 60 downloading files 61 Gateway 28 window 36 close button 37 closing 37, 53 maximize button 37 menu bar 37 minimize button 37 title bar 37 Windows clipboard 41 desktop...
