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... the USB cable into a power supply. in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Follow the instructions that...then plug it . To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. All other countries. After setting up your computer's USB ports. Trademarks used herein...
... the USB cable into a power supply. in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Follow the instructions that...then plug it . To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. All other countries. After setting up your computer's USB ports. Trademarks used herein...
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...change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Although you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ways to far above normal levels and... cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to...
...change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Although you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ways to far above normal levels and... cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to...
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... usage area (such as Europe, the utility power is set correctly for your computer. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide. In other end of your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be equipped with a built-in another...
... usage area (such as Europe, the utility power is set correctly for your computer. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide. In other end of your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be equipped with a built-in another...
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For more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. If your computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. When you turn off your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your computer... been turned completely off your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your online User Guide. Waking up . While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your desktop layout so the next time you restore...
For more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. If your computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. When you turn off your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your computer... been turned completely off your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your online User Guide. Waking up . While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your desktop layout so the next time you restore...
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... bags because only the inside your computer are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at...protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the power supply. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 Do not lay components on the cards. Before working with computer...
... bags because only the inside your computer are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at...protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the power supply. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 Do not lay components on the cards. Before working with computer...
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... board.) Tip You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that the battery type and model number are... side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote...
... board.) Tip You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that the battery type and model number are... side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously...
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... box, then press ENTER. 72 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and... power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was...
... box, then press ENTER. 72 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and... power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was...
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...chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it. The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your call. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • ... the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 105
...chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it. The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your call. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • ... the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 105
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www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
www.gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
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....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windows Vista)
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...see the setup poster or your Windows desktop. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box... windows. For the location of your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. You may not represent the screens on...in this monitor. 69 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 driver...
...see the setup poster or your Windows desktop. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box... windows. For the location of your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. You may not represent the screens on...in this monitor. 69 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 driver...