8512561 - Gateway One Setup Guide
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... Windows Setup instructions. OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL Install batteries before using your Gateway computer, see the Reference Guide for setup instructions. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard do not work, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on syncing them with the computer. See the Reference Guide for additional help setting up your hard drive. For help and information about using . Power button and stand Wireless optical mouse 1 Extend the stand to position the display at www.gateway...
... Windows Setup instructions. OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL Install batteries before using your Gateway computer, see the Reference Guide for setup instructions. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard do not work, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on syncing them with the computer. See the Reference Guide for additional help setting up your hard drive. For help and information about using . Power button and stand Wireless optical mouse 1 Extend the stand to position the display at www.gateway...
User Guide
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... screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the side panel 192 Removing the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing...
... screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the side panel 192 Removing the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing...
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... data between your computer. www.gateway.com 3 This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW drive. Use media cards in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information on changing the power button setting, see "Identifying drive types" on page 132. Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power button Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch...
... data between your computer. www.gateway.com 3 This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW drive. Use media cards in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information on changing the power button setting, see "Identifying drive types" on page 132. Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power button Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch...
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... this connector. Plug a monitor into these jacks. The power supply should always be set to 230. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. If your area. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable...
... this connector. Plug a monitor into these jacks. The power supply should always be set to 230. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. If your area. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable...
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.... Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to the question you manage your drivers. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to articles and videos on page 7. Gateway Web site Support Home To get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. For more information, see "Finding your specifications" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials...
.... Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to the question you manage your drivers. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to articles and videos on page 7. Gateway Web site Support Home To get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. For more information, see "Finding your specifications" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials...
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... the End User License Agreement (EULA) by following the on -screen instructions. If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your modem and telephone line to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. www.gateway.com...
... the End User License Agreement (EULA) by following the on -screen instructions. If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your modem and telephone line to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. www.gateway.com...
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... the next step. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs. 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program you want to Step 8. - If the program does not start automatically, go to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box , then...
... the next step. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs. 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program you want to Step 8. - If the program does not start automatically, go to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box , then...
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... Advanced Menu option appears and your computer does have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example a Serial ATA drive, select 2. www.gateway.com 187 This is the most commonly selected option. - Installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10...
... Advanced Menu option appears and your computer does have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example a Serial ATA drive, select 2. www.gateway.com 187 This is the most commonly selected option. - Installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10...
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... replaced. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in "Removing...
... replaced. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in "Removing...
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Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Software support tools Your system may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from Help and Support or by clicking Start, All Programs, then clicking Gateway Utilities. Software support tools ■...
Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Software support tools Your system may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from Help and Support or by clicking Start, All Programs, then clicking Gateway Utilities. Software support tools ■...
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..., you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to which you do not have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in the Search box...
..., you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to which you do not have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in the Search box...
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....gateway.com 229 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Use the setup poster to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options...
....gateway.com 229 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Use the setup poster to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options...
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... click the arrow. ■ Reinstall the device driver. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 206. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond...
... click the arrow. ■ Reinstall the device driver. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 206. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond...
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... click Control Panel. Printer is on installing the printer driver. To set to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ If the printer you want to print to work offline. 236 www.gateway.com If your computer is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions...
... click Control Panel. Printer is on installing the printer driver. To set to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ If the printer you want to print to work offline. 236 www.gateway.com If your computer is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions...
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... or many files at one time, you need to use. If your speaker connections. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 237 The Control Panel window opens. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 78. ■ Make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is...
... or many files at one time, you need to use. If your speaker connections. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 237 The Control Panel window opens. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 78. ■ Make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is...
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... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. These settings include basic system hardware configuration, system resource settings, and password security. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com Caution The options in the BIOS Setup utility have been set at the factory for your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. To open BIOS Setup utility: 1 Restart...
... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. These settings include basic system hardware configuration, system resource settings, and password security. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com Caution The options in the BIOS Setup utility have been set at the factory for your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. To open BIOS Setup utility: 1 Restart...
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... checking for drive errors 169 checking hard drive space 167 cleaning case 175 cleaning component exteriors 175 cleaning computer screen 176 cleaning keyboard 176 defragmenting 171 deleting files 168 suggested schedule 163 using Scheduled Task Wizard 173 virus protection 164 maximize button 37 media card reader locating 3 locating drive 3 using 117 media cards adding 118 inserting 118 installing 118 media card slots 117 removing 118 replacing 118 Media Player 82 memory 9 installing and replacing 208 troubleshooting 228 memory card reader memory card types supported 117 menu bar 37...
... checking for drive errors 169 checking hard drive space 167 cleaning case 175 cleaning component exteriors 175 cleaning computer screen 176 cleaning keyboard 176 defragmenting 171 deleting files 168 suggested schedule 163 using Scheduled Task Wizard 173 virus protection 164 maximize button 37 media card reader locating 3 locating drive 3 using 117 media cards adding 118 inserting 118 installing 118 media card slots 117 removing 118 replacing 118 Media Player 82 memory 9 installing and replacing 208 troubleshooting 228 memory card reader memory card types supported 117 menu bar 37...
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... 88 audio file 80, 82 DVD 95 Media Player file 82 multimedia files 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131 schemes 132 source problems 15 Standby mode 131...
... 88 audio file 80, 82 DVD 95 Media Player file 82 multimedia files 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131 schemes 132 source problems 15 Standby mode 131...
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... and Support 26 serial number 6, 160 serial port 5, 24 setting up safety precautions 245 sharing devices 141 drives 140 Internet connection 140 printer 141 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to desktop 35 closing programs 53 closing windows 53 copying 53 cutting 53 deleting files and folders 53 keyboard 53 opening menu 23 pasting 53 renaming files and folders 53 selecting adjacent items in list 53...
... and Support 26 serial number 6, 160 serial port 5, 24 setting up safety precautions 245 sharing devices 141 drives 140 Internet connection 140 printer 141 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to desktop 35 closing programs 53 closing windows 53 copying 53 cutting 53 deleting files and folders 53 keyboard 53 opening menu 23 pasting 53 renaming files and folders 53 selecting adjacent items in list 53...
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... 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 32 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 installing 186 Product Key 6 reinstalling 186 reinstalling drivers 181 Search utility 47 updating drivers 183 Windows key 19 Windows Media Player 82, 95 wired Ethernet network creating a network 142 equipment list 145 example 144 using 143 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list 149 access point example 148 ad...
... 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 32 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 installing 186 Product Key 6 reinstalling 186 reinstalling drivers 181 Search utility 47 updating drivers 183 Windows key 19 Windows Media Player 82, 95 wired Ethernet network creating a network 142 equipment list 145 example 144 using 143 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list 149 access point example 148 ad...