Sound; Telephone Support; Before Calling Gateway Customer Care - Gateway FX User Manual

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Sound

Help & Support
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Telephone support

Before calling Gateway Customer Care

You are not getting sound from the speakers
If you are using external speakers, make sure that they are turned on.
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Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. For more information,
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see "Adjusting the volume" on page
Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information, see
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"Adjusting the volume" on page
If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check
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your speaker connections.
Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more
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information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page
If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow these
recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care:
Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded
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AC outlet that is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure
that it is turned on.
If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to
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work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely.
If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you
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have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did
not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the
manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources.
If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see:
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Online Help
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Printed documentation
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The Microsoft Windows documentation
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The software publisher's Web site
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See the troubleshooting section of this chapter.
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To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer
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problem if:
Power cords or plugs are damaged
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Liquid has been spilled into your computer
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Your computer was dropped
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The case was damaged
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Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer
technician.
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