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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Gateway E-6300...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gateway contact information ........
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  • Page 7: Getting Help

    Chapter 1 Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site ■ Using Help and Support ■ Using Your Computer guide ■ Using Do More With Gateway ■ Using online help ■ Contacting Gateway ■...

  • Page 8: Help And Support

    Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■...

  • Page 9: Searching For A Topic

    To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start All Programs box. Search box. You must be connected to the Search Search Results , then click Gateway Documentation www.gateway.com Search button. list.

  • Page 10: Online Help

    You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Gateway contact information For Technical Support, see the Gateway Business Service Plans guide that came with your system. menu or by clicking a Help www.gateway.com...

  • Page 11: Identifying Your Computer

    Identifying your computer You can find your computer’s serial number on a label on the side of the computer case. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 12 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 13: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer

    Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Identifying features ■ Locating your computer model and serial ■ number Locating the Microsoft Certificate of ■ Authenticity Locating the specifications for your ■ computer Purchasing accessories ■...

  • Page 14: Front

    Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Power button/ Power indicator www.gateway.com Zip drive or memory card reader (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB or IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack...
  • Page 15 “Using the diskette drive” on page Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com ® ® or i.Link...

  • Page 16: Back

    PS/2 keyboard port S-Video out jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Power connector Audio in/side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Modem jack (optional) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 17 For more information, see “Learning about the Internet” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. For more information, see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other...
  • Page 18 Plug a monitor into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port. For more information, see peripheral device” on page www.gateway.com “Configuring the “Configuring the “Installing a printer, scanner, or other “Installing a printer, scanner, or other...

  • Page 19: Locating Your Serial Number

    The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer serial number. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Icon Description Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port.

  • Page 20: Microsoft Certificate Of Authenticity

    Finding your specifications For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway’s eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory.
  • Page 22 A UPS uses a battery to keep your computer running temporarily during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your computer correctly. A UPS may also provide protection from power surges. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Using your computer safely ■ Protecting your computer from power ■ source problems Turning your computer on and off ■ Adjusting the volume ■ Configuring audio jacks ■ Connecting the modem and network ■ Installing peripheral devices ■...

  • Page 24: Working Safely

    Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Top of screen is not higher than eye level Feet are flat on the floor www.gateway.com Screen is perpendicular to your line of sight...

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your Computer Desk And Chair

    Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work. ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 26: Avoiding Discomfort And Injury From Repetitive Strain

    United States. In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be moved to 230. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 27: Starting Your Computer

    Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for setup instructions. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 28: Waking Up Your Computer

    For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized.

  • Page 29: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer

    As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts. . The Task Manager window opens. tab, then click the program that is not responding. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 30: Using The Keyboard

    Move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad ( is turned on. Function keys Windows keys Application (Search utility), (Run utility), and www.gateway.com Navigation keys Indicators Directional Numeric keys keypad , or keys are CROLL (Explorer utility).

  • Page 31: Multifunction Keyboard

    Move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad ( turned on. Function keys Windows keys Application , or (Explorer utility). www.gateway.com Navigation keys Indicators Directional Numeric keys keypad keys are activated. CROLL...

  • Page 32: Special Function Buttons

    Open your e-mail program. You can customize this button to open another program. Open online search. You can customize this button to open another program. Open your Web browser. You can customize this button to open another program. www.gateway.com Next Search E-mail Internet...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Volume

    Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see “Adjusting the Volume” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Audio Jacks

    10. To use the audio jacks for something other than . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Control Panel Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices , then click Advanced on the taskbar. The Realtek dialog box opens. www.gateway.com . Click/Double-click under Speaker Settings. The Advanced...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Modem

    Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack computer. Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. “Networking Your Computer” on page www.gateway.com on the back of your on the back of your...

  • Page 36: Installing A Printer, Scanner, Or Other Peripheral Device

    DSL modems, connect to your computer’s Ethernet jack. For more information, see “Using the Internet” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Installing a printer, scanner, or other...

  • Page 37: Using Drives And Ports

    Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive ■ Using the Zip drive ■ Using the memory card reader ■ Using CD or DVD drives ■...

  • Page 38: Using The Diskette Drive

    (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name. To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the diskette eject button. Drive Diskette slot Eject button activity light , then click Start www.gateway.com . Double-click the My Computer...

  • Page 39: Using The Zip Drive

    To access a file on the Zip disk, click drive letter (for example, the B: drive), then double-click the file name. To remove the Zip disk, press the eject button. Zip disk slot Eject button , then click Start My Computer www.gateway.com . Double-click the...

  • Page 40: Using The Memory Card Reader

    Label facing up ™ left Label facing down (gold contact area facing up) ® left Label facing up ™ left Label facing up ® right Label facing up ™ right Label facing up , then click Start www.gateway.com . Double-click My Computer...
  • Page 41 Important Do not use the remove hardware the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your memory card reader until you restart the computer. icon in the taskbar to remove www.gateway.com...

  • Page 42: Using The Cd Or Dvd Drive

    You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway computer may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this logo...

  • Page 43: Inserting A Cd Or Dvd

    Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from your music CDs Activity indicator Manual eject hole (location varies) (location varies) www.gateway.com Eject button...

  • Page 44: Playing A Dvd

    Tips & Tricks For more information about playing DVDs, see “Playing DVDs” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Creating CDs and DVDs...

  • Page 45: Maintaining Your Computer

    Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer ■ Updating Windows ■ Protecting your computer from viruses ■ Cleaning your computer ■ Restoring your system ■ Opening the computer case ■ Adding memory and replacing the ■ battery...

  • Page 46: Caring For Your Computer

    Scan for Available Updates Help and For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Support Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click Windows Update , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 47: Protecting Your Computer From Viruses

    Type the keyword viruses in the Search box then click the arrow. To scan for viruses: Click Start All Programs AntiVirus opens. Scan for viruses ® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are on , then click Norton AntiVirus www.gateway.com . Norton Norton AntiVirus 2004...
  • Page 48 To remove a virus: If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus. Scan www.gateway.com...

  • Page 49: Cleaning Your Computer

    Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of your system. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components. , then click Norton AntiVirus Finish www.gateway.com LiveUpdate - Norton AntiVirus . The...

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Keyboard

    If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. To clean your optical mouse: ■ Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint-free cloth www.gateway.com...
  • Page 51 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Mouse rollers Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 52: Cleaning Cds Or Dvds

    DVDs or you can restore from the backup files located on the hard drive. The instructions to use the Restore CDs or DVDs or hard drive backup files are including with the blank CDs or DVDs that came with your computer. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 53: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 54: Opening The Case

    Press the power button to drain any residual power from your computer. Remove the thumbscrew from the side panel cover. For the location of the thumbscrew, see “Back” on page Lift the cover release lever. “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 55 Swing the side panel away from the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 56: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: ■ Position the computer where you can grasp the front bottom edge of the bezel, then pull the bezel out and away from the case. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 57: Closing The Case

    Align the panel tabs into the bottom case notches, then swing the side panel toward the top of the computer to secure it into place. Replace the side panel thumbscrew. Reconnect the cables and power cord. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 58: Replacing The Front Bezel

    Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: Align the latch pins with the computer latch holes. Press the bezel firmly into place. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 59: Installing Memory

    Remove the side panel by following the instructions in on page For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. Find the memory module banks on your system board. www.gateway.com “Removing the side panel”...
  • Page 60 System Properties dialog box in the General tab. , then click Performance and Maintenance . The amount of memory in your computer is shown at the System www.gateway.com “Replacing the side panel” on (if in Category view).

  • Page 61: Replacing The System Battery

    For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. Locate the old battery on the system board and note its orientation. You will need to install the new battery the same way. www.gateway.com “Removing the side panel”...
  • Page 62 Turn on your computer. Open the BIOS Setup utility. In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Battery release tab “Replacing the side panel” on www.gateway.com Step...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting typical hardware and ■ software problems...

  • Page 64: Safety Guidelines

    ■ 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.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Clean the disc. For more information, see ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. “Identifying drive types” on page “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 66 The regional code for the disc is on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. If the DVD movie does not play, the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional code may not match. “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” on page “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” on page www.gateway.com “Adjusting “Identifying...

  • Page 67: Computer

    You see a “Disk is full” error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. , then click Start All Programs www.gateway.com Gateway Documentation...

  • Page 68: Dvd Drives

    Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click Start All Programs key, the file cannot be restored. HIFT icon. Recycle Bin , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com Gateway Documentation NTER . The file is restored to Restore...

  • Page 69: Hard Drive

    Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see “Using Disk Cleanup” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click then click Gateway Documentation ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.

  • Page 70: Internet

    People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com “Back” on page 10 to make “Back” on page 10...

  • Page 71: Keyboard

    ■ Close all programs, then restart your computer. Help and For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Support Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 72: Memory Card Reader

    Do not connect these devices to the same telephone line as the modem. “Back” on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Phone and Modem Options www.gateway.com Printers and Other Hardware icon, then click the Dialing Rules Edit...
  • Page 73 ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. See connections have been made correctly. “Internet” on page “Back” on page 10 www.gateway.com to make sure that the...
  • Page 74 , then click the arrow. . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options www.gateway.com icon, then click the Modems . If information about the modem icon, then click the Modems tab.

  • Page 75: Monitor

    Tips & Tricks For more information, see “Adjusting the color depth” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Support Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 76: Mouse

    Tips & Tricks For more information, see “Adjusting the screen and desktop settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves.

  • Page 77: Networks

    Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. “Cleaning the mouse” on page , then click the arrow. is turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 78 . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Printers and Faxes , click Use Printer Offline Use Printer Offline www.gateway.com Printers and Other Hardware icon. The Printers and Faxes window Printers and Other Hardware icon. The Printers and Faxes window to clear the check mark.

  • Page 79: Sound

    “Configuring the audio jacks” on page Help and For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then Support click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com “Adjusting...
  • Page 80 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 81: Networking Your Computer

    Chapter 7 Networking Your Computer Introducing networking ■ Creating an Ethernet network ■ Testing your network ■ Sharing your resources ■ Troubleshooting your Ethernet network ■...

  • Page 82: Introduction To Networking

    With a network, you can store audio files (such as the popular .MP3 files) and video files on any networked computer, then play them on any of the other computers or devices connected to your network. This process is called streaming. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 83: Playing Multi-Player Games

    Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use. Gateway products support wired and wireless Ethernet networks. Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection.
  • Page 84 Compatible with ■ IEEE 802.11g networks Longer range (100 ■ to 150 feet) than IEEE 802.11a www.gateway.com Disadvantages Shorter range (25 ■ to 75 feet) than IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g Not compatible ■ with IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g...
  • Page 85 Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Frequency Advantages 2.4 GHz Compatible with ■ IEEE 802.11b networks Longer range (100 ■ to 150 feet) than IEEE 802.11a www.gateway.com Disadvantages Possible ■ interference from cordless telephones and microwaves Not compatible ■ with IEEE 802.11a networks...
  • Page 86 Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need: ■ Two or more computers with wireless Ethernet emitters ■ One access point ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) Access point USB wireless adapter “Using a wired Ethernet network” www.gateway.com...
  • Page 87 IP addresses . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Control Panel Performance and Maintenance , click the tab, then click System Hardware . The wireless Ethernet device installed Network adapters www.gateway.com . The Device Device Manager...
  • Page 88 The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 89 Equipment you need for a router-based wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need: ■ Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment “Using a wireless Ethernet www.gateway.com...

  • Page 90: Creating An Ethernet Network

    Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers.

  • Page 91: Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works

    . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Control Panel Performance and Maintenance . The System Properties dialog box opens. System Computer name Workgroup www.gateway.com . The Performance and box. This name identifies the box. Use a workgroup name of up...

  • Page 92: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Start Panel is in Category View, click Internet Connections window opens. Click/Double-click . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Control Panel Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window opens. Network Connections www.gateway.com . The Network and...
  • Page 93 If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. following items Click The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. Properties. , then click . The Local Area Connection Properties Create a new connection check box in the www.gateway.com and follow This connection uses the...
  • Page 94 Where to go from here If you are setting up a wireless Ethernet, go to on page -OR- If you are setting up a wired Ethernet, go to page tab. “Setting up a wireless Ethernet network” “Setting up a wired Ethernet network” on www.gateway.com...

  • Page 95: Setting Up A Wireless Ethernet Network

    Temporarily connect a computer to the wireless access point router using a straight-through cable and turn the computer on. From one of the computers plugged into your wireless access point router, open your Web browser. “Setting up a network using a router” on page www.gateway.com 96, then go to Step...
  • Page 96 - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you to save the settings. Continue “Connecting to an access point network” on www.gateway.com NTER . The setup page opens. lets you automatically see the SSID makes your wireless network Mandatory .
  • Page 97 . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window opens. Network Connections icon, then click topic located in the Related Tasks area. www.gateway.com . The Network View available wireless Connect...
  • Page 98 To configure computer settings with WEP security for an access point wireless Ethernet network: With the Wireless Network Connection window open, click The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens. Click the Wireless Networks , then click the arrow. tab. www.gateway.com Change advanced settings...
  • Page 99 Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network in the Search box Preferred networks box. boxes to match those set on the access point. check box. , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com box, then click The key is provided Network key...
  • Page 100 With the Wireless Network Connection window open, click . The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens. networks Click the Wireless Networks Available networks . For more information, see tab. www.gateway.com list, and you know the access Change order of preferred...
  • Page 101 Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Your network should be running. Go to “Testing your network” on page Network name (SSID) Network Authentication boxes to match those set on the access point. check box. www.gateway.com box. list, then click the network Data encryption The key is provided Network key...

  • Page 102: Setting Up A Wired Ethernet Network

    A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer. The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well. , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 103 As each computer is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com...

  • Page 104: Configuring Your Router

    - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you log , then type the values provided by your ISP. Apply “Testing your network” on page www.gateway.com ® NTER . The Setup page opens. . If your ISP requires a fixed IP address,...

  • Page 105: Testing Your Network

    Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on ■ Refer to your router’s or access point’s troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider “Sharing an Internet connection” on page www.gateway.com 100)

  • Page 106: Sharing Your Resources

    To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network: Make sure that the router or access point is turned on and configured as instructed by your cable or DSL provider. Click , right-click Start dialog box opens. , then click Internet Internet Properties www.gateway.com . The Internet Properties...
  • Page 107 Click the tab. Connections Click . The New Connection Wizard opens. Setup Click . The Network Connection Type screen opens. Next www.gateway.com...
  • Page 108 Click Finish Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network. Go to Internet” on page , then click . The Getting Ready screen opens. Next , then click 103. www.gateway.com . The Internet Connection screen Next Next “Accessing the...

  • Page 109: Sharing Drives And Printers

    If you share a folder, only the contents of that folder will be available to everyone on the network. “Sharing drives or folders” on page . The folder properties dialog box opens. Sharing and Security www.gateway.com 103.
  • Page 110 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Make sure that the tab. Sharing and Security Share this folder on the network www.gateway.com Network Setup Wizard Share this folder box. To let other Shared name check box.

  • Page 111: Using The Network

    The Printers and Faxes window opens. Printers and Faxes . The My Network Places window opens. My Network Places . The Entire Network window opens. If you do not see Entire Network www.gateway.com Sharing , click Entire Network entire contents “Naming the...
  • Page 112 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Map Network Drive list, then click the drive letter you want to Drive if you want to reconnect to this drive or folder each time Open www.gateway.com “Viewing shared drives and . The Map Network Drive...
  • Page 113 Browse to the file you want to copy. Click the file. Click , then click Edit Double-click the folder where you want to copy the file to. Click , then click Edit . The My Computer window opens. My Computer Copy Paste www.gateway.com...

  • Page 114: Connecting To Hotspots

    Because hotspots typically do not enable any security measures, the data that you are sending and receiving may be vulnerable. Any of the files on your computer that are marked for sharing may be accessible to other users on the network. Print for instructions. www.gateway.com “Configuring...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network

    Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). A mixture of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in your network running at the slowest component speed. 48. For more information about your Ethernet card, see www.gateway.com...

  • Page 116: Wireless Ethernet Network

    Start Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections window opens. Click/Double-click . The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel Network and Internet Connections . The Network Connections window opens. Network Connections www.gateway.com . The...
  • Page 117 Your wireless network is listed as a preferred network, but it has an “x” on it. ■ An x means your preferred network is not currently available or you are not currently in range to connect. , then click Status “Adding an access point” on page www.gateway.com . The Wireless Network...
  • Page 118 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 119: A Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

    Appendix A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Safety information ■ Regulatory statements ■ Notices ■ Information...

  • Page 120: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed.

  • Page 121: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Warning Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
  • Page 122 California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 123 In some cases, the inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 124: Laser Safety Statement

    Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard.
  • Page 125 In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
  • Page 126 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 127: Index

    CD drive identifying locating drive troubleshooting using cellular phone memory cards Certificate of Authenticity cleaning audio CD case computer exterior computer screen www.gateway.com...
  • Page 128 USB port digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port DIMM See memory directional keys diskette troubleshooting diskette drive identifying troubleshooting using display troubleshooting documentation help Help and Support online help Using Your Computer domain name drives diskette www.gateway.com...
  • Page 129 Help and Support topics specifications Firewire port folders sharing front bezel removing replacing function keys game multi-player Gateway eSupport serial number Gateway contact information Gigabit Ethernet hard drive troubleshooting headphone jack help button online using Help and Support searching starting Hibernate mode hotspots connecting to i.Link port...
  • Page 130 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity www.gateway.com...
  • Page 131 Pad Lock indicator parallel port password memory cards peripheral devices play button playing audio CD multi-player games Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for USB support for ports See connections power www.gateway.com...
  • Page 132 Help and Support serial number serial port service plan setting up safety precautions sharing devices drives Internet connection printer resources shutting down computer side panel removing replacing sound adjusting controls muting speaker jack speakers configuring special-function buttons specifications Standby mode www.gateway.com...
  • Page 133 S-Video out jack video file streaming viewing shared drives and folders virus protecting against removing with Norton AntiVirus voltage switch volume adjusting adjusting modem buttons controls muting troubleshooting WAN IP Address Web browser button Windows file and printer sharing www.gateway.com...
  • Page 134 New Connection Wizard Product Key Code Windows key Windows Media Player Windows Update wired Ethernet equipment needed example setting up troubleshooting using wireless Ethernet equipment needed example frequency speed troubleshooting using workgroup naming working safely Zip drive identifying locating drive using www.gateway.com...
  • Page 136 NSK DWL E6300 USR GDE R0 8/04...

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