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... 20 Starting your computer 22 Waking up your computer 22 Turning off your computer 23 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 24 Using the keyboard 25 Standard keyboard 25 Multifunction keyboard 26 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 29 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 31 4 Using Drives 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using...
... 20 Starting your computer 22 Waking up your computer 22 Turning off your computer 23 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 24 Using the keyboard 25 Standard keyboard 25 Multifunction keyboard 26 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 29 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 31 4 Using Drives 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using...
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... discharge 49 Opening the case 50 Removing the side panel 50 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the front bezel 53 Replacing the side panel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File management 65 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68...
... discharge 49 Opening the case 50 Removing the side panel 50 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the front bezel 53 Replacing the side panel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File management 65 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68...
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
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Use this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. www.gateway.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into these 4-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this...
Use this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. www.gateway.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into these 4-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this...
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... configuring this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to 230. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Voltage switch Back Description Plug your computer is operating...
... configuring this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to 230. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Voltage switch Back Description Plug your computer is operating...
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... (green) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (red or pink) Center/subwoofer jack (orange) (optional) S/PDIF audio jack (black jack in the orange field) USB ports Video port (integrated) Serial port Description If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is user configurable for one of the following : ■ Stereo in ) jack. Plug a single Toslink™ optical fiber connector into this optional jack. Plug a serial device into this...
... (green) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (red or pink) Center/subwoofer jack (orange) (optional) S/PDIF audio jack (black jack in the orange field) USB ports Video port (integrated) Serial port Description If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is user configurable for one of the following : ■ Stereo in ) jack. Plug a single Toslink™ optical fiber connector into this optional jack. Plug a serial device into this...
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... are running temporarily during a total power failure. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your programs are slower than inkjet printers. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Single layer writable DVDs can free up hard drive space by backing up your computer from power surges. 16 www.gateway.com Storage Devices If you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. Tape drive cartridges can add storage devices...
... are running temporarily during a total power failure. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to your programs are slower than inkjet printers. Laser printers and cartridges are more memory. Single layer writable DVDs can free up hard drive space by backing up your computer from power surges. 16 www.gateway.com Storage Devices If you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. Tape drive cartridges can add storage devices...
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... hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it...
... hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it...
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... the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. You see an "Unable to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - To fix hard drive problems, run the Error...
... the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. You see an "Unable to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - To fix hard drive problems, run the Error...
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.... 68 www.gateway.com If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click...
.... 68 www.gateway.com If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click...
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The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on 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. www.gateway.com 71 If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about...
The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on 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. www.gateway.com 71 If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about...
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... accept your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. 74 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power Your computer will likely...
... accept your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. 74 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power Your computer will likely...
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... printer setup. If your Control Panel is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. Make sure that it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for instructions...
... printer setup. If your Control Panel is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. Make sure that it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for instructions...
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... controls are configured correctly. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 28. ■ If you need to clear the check mark. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
... controls are configured correctly. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 28. ■ If you need to clear the check mark. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
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... Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet 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 Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable...
... Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet 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 Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable...
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... Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. To identify this computer on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have for setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for your network, you need to ISP. The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway...
... Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. To identify this computer on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have for setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for your network, you need to ISP. The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway...
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... the computers connected to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your Web browser. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into any other end into the WAN port on...
... the computers connected to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your Web browser. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into any other end into the WAN port on...
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... installing cards 81 installing drivers 81 jack 30 Ethernet jack 11 Ethernet network creating 81 external audio jack 12 F Fast Ethernet 78 faxes troubleshooting 70 files troubleshooting 65 finding Help and Support topics 4 specifications 15 Firewire port 9, 11, 31 front bezel removing 53 replacing 53 function keys 25, 26 G Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Gateway contact information 5 Gigabit Ethernet 78 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 9, 12 help button 27 online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port...
... installing cards 81 installing drivers 81 jack 30 Ethernet jack 11 Ethernet network creating 81 external audio jack 12 F Fast Ethernet 78 faxes troubleshooting 70 files troubleshooting 65 finding Help and Support topics 4 specifications 15 Firewire port 9, 11, 31 front bezel removing 53 replacing 53 function keys 25, 26 G Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Gateway contact information 5 Gigabit Ethernet 78 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 9, 12 help button 27 online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port...
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... connections power button 9 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 20 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 74 turning off computer 23 turning on computer 22 power button 9 previous button 27 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 31 laser 16 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 75 USB port 9, 12 programming My Documents button 27 shortcut buttons 27 programs closing unresponsive 24 PS/2 port keyboard 13 mouse 13 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 24 recordable drive 9, 16 locating 9 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 38 DVDs 38 resetting...
... connections power button 9 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 20 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 74 turning off computer 23 turning on computer 22 power button 9 previous button 27 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 31 laser 16 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 75 USB port 9, 12 programming My Documents button 27 shortcut buttons 27 programs closing unresponsive 24 PS/2 port keyboard 13 mouse 13 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 24 recordable drive 9, 16 locating 9 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 38 DVDs 38 resetting...
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... Technical Support 5 technical support eSupport 15 telephone jack 13 testing network 88 TOSLINK jack 12 troubleshooting 104 add-in cards 61 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61 DVD/CD drive 61 Ethernet network 89 faxes 70 files 65 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 modem 69 monitor 72 mouse 73 network 74 passwords 74 power...
... Technical Support 5 technical support eSupport 15 telephone jack 13 testing network 88 TOSLINK jack 12 troubleshooting 104 add-in cards 61 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61 DVD/CD drive 61 Ethernet network 89 faxes 70 files 65 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 modem 69 monitor 72 mouse 73 network 74 passwords 74 power...