Safety Guidelines; First Steps; Troubleshooting; Audio - Gateway 3-Bay mBTX Pro User Manual

Safety guidelines

While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines:
on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected.
components. For more information about preventing damage from static
electricity, see
problem if:
Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.

First steps

If you have problems with your computer, try these things first:
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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting topics are listed in alphabetical order.

Audio

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CHAPTER 13: Troubleshooting
Warning
Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned
Warning
Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
Warning
To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer
- Power cords or plugs are damaged
- Liquid has been spilled into your computer
- Your computer was dropped
- The case was damaged
Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that
the AC outlet is supplying power.
If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.
If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all
connections are secure.
Make sure that your hard drive is not full.
If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message
may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem.
If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you
performed and make sure that you followed each instruction.
If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help.
Help
For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in the Search Help box,
then press E .
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