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Contents |
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Getting Help |
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• Using the Gateway Website |
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• Using Help and Support |
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• Using BigFix |
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• Using Your Computer guide |
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• Using Do More With Gateway |
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• Using online help |
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• Contacting Gateway |
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Thank you for purchasing our computer! |
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Gateway Web site |
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Using eSupport |
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Support Home |
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Product Support |
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Downloads |
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Contact Us |
10 |
Account Info |
10 |
PC Tools |
10 |
Help and Support |
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To start Help and Support: |
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Searching for a topic |
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BigFix |
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To start BigFix: |
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To learn more about using BigFix: |
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Using Your Computer guide |
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To access the Using Your Computer guide: |
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Online help |
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Gateway contact information |
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• Identifying features |
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• Locating your computer model and serial number |
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• Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity |
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• Locating the specifications for your computer |
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• Purchasing accessories |
15 |
Desktop PC Front |
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Important |
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Desktop PC Back |
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Important |
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Identifying your model |
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Important |
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Gateway model and serial number |
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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity |
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Finding your specifications |
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Accessories |
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Memory |
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Printers |
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Storage Devices |
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USB flash drive |
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Uninterruptible power supplies |
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Getting Started |
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• Using your computer safely |
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• Protecting your computer from power source problems |
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• Turning your computer on and off |
25 |
• Adjusting the volume |
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• Using the keyboard and the mouse |
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• Using the computer display |
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• Installing peripheral devices |
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Working safely |
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Reducing eye strain |
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Setting up your computer desk and chair |
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Setting up your computer and computer accessories |
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Sitting at your computer |
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Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain |
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Protecting from power source problems |
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Warning |
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Checking the voltage selection |
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Caution |
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To set the voltage selection switch: |
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Starting your computer |
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To start your computer: |
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1 Connect the cables to your computer. See the setup poster. |
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2 Turn on your computer. |
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3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set ... |
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4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that ca... |
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Waking up your computer |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Turning off your computer |
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Warning |
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To turn off your computer: |
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1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. |
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2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. |
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Important |
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Restarting (rebooting) your computer |
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To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer: |
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1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Del. The Task Manager window opens. |
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2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that is not responding. |
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3 Click End Task. |
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4 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. |
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5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn it on again. |
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Important |
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Adjusting the volume |
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To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Using the keyboard |
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Keyboard features |
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Using the mouse |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Connecting the modem |
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Warning |
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To connect the modem: |
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1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jackon the back of your computer. |
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2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work wit... |
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3 Start your computer, then start your communications program. |
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Connecting to a wired Ethernet network |
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Important |
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To connect to a wired Ethernet network: |
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1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jackon the back of your computer. |
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2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device |
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Important |
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Help and Support |
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Using Drives and Ports |
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• Using the diskette drive |
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• Using the memory card reader |
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• Using CD or DVD drives |
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Using the diskette drive |
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To use a diskette: |
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1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up. |
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2 To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the diskett... |
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3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the diskette... |
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Using the memory card reader |
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Memory card types |
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Inserting a memory card |
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Caution |
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To use a memory card: |
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1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the previous table. |
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2 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the driv... |
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To remove a memory card: |
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Caution |
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Important |
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Using the CD or DVD drive |
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Identifying drive types |
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Inserting a CD or DVD |
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Important |
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To insert a CD or DVD: |
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1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. |
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2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up. |
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Important |
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3 Press the eject button to close the tray. |
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Playing a CD |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Playing a DVD |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Creating CDs and DVDs |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Maintaining Your Computer |
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• Caring for your computer |
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• Updating Windows |
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• Protecting your computer from viruses |
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• Cleaning your computer |
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• Restoring your system |
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• Opening the computer case |
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• Adding memory and replacing the battery |
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Caring for your computer |
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Updating Windows |
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To run Windows Update: |
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1 Connect to the Internet. |
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2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. |
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3 Click Scan for Available Updates. |
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Help and Support |
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Protecting your computer from viruses |
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Help and Support |
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To scan for viruses: |
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1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus2004. Norton AntiVirus... |
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2 Click Scan for Viruses. |
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3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click... |
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To remove a virus: |
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1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. |
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2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30seconds. |
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3 Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus. |
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To update Norton AntiVirus: |
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Tips & Tricks |
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1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. |
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2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Norton AntiVirus. The Live... |
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3 Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus... |
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4 When the program has finished, click Finish. |
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Cleaning your computer |
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Cleaning the exterior |
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Warning |
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Cleaning the keyboard |
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Cleaning the computer display |
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Caution |
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Cleaning the mouse |
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To clean your optical mouse: |
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To clean your trackball mouse: |
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1 Turn the mouse upside down. |
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2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaini... |
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3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. |
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4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. |
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5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. |
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs |
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Restoring your system |
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Preventing static electricity discharge |
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Warning |
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Caution |
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Warning |
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Opening the case |
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Warning |
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Removing the side panel |
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To remove the side panel: |
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1 Follow the instructions in “First steps” on page60. |
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2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral ... |
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3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from your computer. |
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4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the bac... |
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Removing the front bezel |
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To remove the front bezel: |
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Caution |
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Closing the case |
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Replacing the side panel |
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To replace the side panel: |
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1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinc... |
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2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it i... |
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3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. |
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4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. |
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Replacing the front bezel |
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To replace the front bezel: |
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1 Align the latch pins with the computer latch holes. |
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2 Press the bezel firmly into place. |
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Installing memory |
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To install or replace DIMM memory: |
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1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page50. |
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2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on ... |
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3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. |
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Important |
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4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from ... |
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5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the modu... |
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6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page52. |
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7 Return your computer to its upright position. |
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8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. |
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9 Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. |
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10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Clic... |
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Replacing the system battery |
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Warning |
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To replace the battery: |
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1 Restart your computer. |
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2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of the BIOSSetuputility opens. |
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3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. |
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4 Shut down your computer. |
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5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page50. |
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6 For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on ... |
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7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its orientation. You will need to install t... |
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8 Push the battery release tab. The battery pops out of the socket. |
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Important |
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9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery in... |
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10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page52. |
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11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. |
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12 Turn on your computer. |
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13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. |
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14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step3. |
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15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. |
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Troubleshooting |
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• Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems |
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• Getting telephone support |
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• Using automated troubleshooting systems |
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• Getting tutoring and training |
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Safety guidelines |
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Warning |
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First steps |
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Help and Support |
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Troubleshooting |
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Add-in cards |
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The computer does not recognize an add-in card |
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Audio |
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Battery |
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CD or DVD drives |
67 |
The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive |
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Audio CD does not produce sound |
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A DVD movie will not play |
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Computer |
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The computer will not start |
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Diskette drive |
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The diskette drive is not recognized |
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You cannot save a file to diskette or you see the message “disk is full or write-protected” |
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You see a “Access Denied” or “Write protect” error message |
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You see a “Disk is full” error message |
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You see a “Non-system disk” or “Disk error” error message |
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The diskette drive LED is lit continuously |
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DVD drives |
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File management |
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A file was accidentally deleted |
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To restore deleted files: |
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Help and Support |
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Hard drive |
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You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message |
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Caution |
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Help and Support |
71 |
You see a “Data error” message |
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The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message |
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You see a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message |
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Internet |
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You cannot connect to the Internet |
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Help and Support |
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You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet |
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Connecting to a Web site takes too long |
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People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail |
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Keyboard |
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The keyboard does not work |
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A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “keyboard stuck” or “key failure” error message |
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Liquid spilled in the keyboard |
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Memory |
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You see a “Memory error” message |
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You see a “Not enough memory” error message |
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Help and Support |
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Memory card reader |
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Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window |
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Modem (dial-up) |
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Your modem does not dial or does not connect |
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To check the dialing properties: |
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Help and Support |
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You cannot connect to the Internet |
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Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K |
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Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400bps when you have a 56K m... |
76 |
The modem is not recognized by your computer |
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To run modem diagnostics: |
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Help and Support |
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The modem is noisy when it dials and connects |
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To turn down the modem volume: |
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Monitor |
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The screen resolution is not correct |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Help and Support |
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The computer is running but there is no picture |
78 |
The color is not uniform |
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Why is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? |
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The text on the display is dim or difficult to read |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Mouse |
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The mouse does not work |
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The mouse works erratically |
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Networks |
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You cannot connect to your company network |
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Help and Support |
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Passwords |
80 |
Your computer does not accept your password |
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Power |
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Your computer will not turn on |
80 |
Printer |
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The printer will not turn on |
80 |
The printer is on but will not print |
80 |
To set a default printer: |
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You see a “Printer queue is full” error message |
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To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: |
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Help and Support |
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You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message |
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Sound |
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You are not getting sound from the speakers |
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Help and Support |
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Telephone support |
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Before calling Gateway Customer Care |
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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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Warning |
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Telephone numbers |
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Automated troubleshooting system |
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Telephone numbers |
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Self-help |
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Help and Support |
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Tutoring |
85 |
Training |
85 |
Networking Your Computer |
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• Introducing networking |
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• Creating an Ethernet network |
87 |
• Testing your network |
87 |
• Sharing your resources |
87 |
• Troubleshooting your Ethernet network |
87 |
Introduction to networking |
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Using a network |
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Sharing a single Internet connection |
88 |
Sharing drives |
88 |
Sharing peripheral devices |
88 |
Streaming audio and video files |
88 |
Playing multi-player games |
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Help and Support |
89 |
Selecting a network connection |
89 |
Wireless Ethernet network |
89 |
Using a wireless Ethernet network |
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Warning |
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Important |
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Important |
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Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency |
90 |
Important |
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Example access point router wireless Ethernet network |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network |
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Important |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Determining if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your computers |
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To determine if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your computer: |
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1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is... |
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2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manage... |
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3 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in your... |
93 |
Wired Ethernet network |
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Using a wired Ethernet network |
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Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet |
94 |
Important |
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Example router-based wired Ethernet network |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Equipment you need for a router-based wired Ethernet network |
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Important |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Determining if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computers |
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To determine if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computer: |
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1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is... |
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2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manage... |
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3 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wired Ethernet device installed in your co... |
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Creating an Ethernet network |
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Installing Ethernet cards and drivers |
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Making sure your broadband connection works |
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Important |
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Important |
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Naming the computers and the workgroup |
97 |
Important |
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To identify this computer on the network: |
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1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is... |
97 |
2 Click/Double-click System. The System Properties dialog box opens. |
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3 Click Computer Name. |
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4 Click Change. The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. |
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5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to othe... |
97 |
6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 character... |
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7 Click OK to close the Computer Name Changes dialog box. |
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Configuring the TCP/IP protocol |
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Terms you should know |
98 |
Using a DHCP server |
98 |
To use a DHCP server |
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1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is... |
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2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. |
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3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties ... |
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4 Click to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the follow... |
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5 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. |
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6 Click the General tab. |
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7 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. |
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8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. |
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9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. |
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10 Click X to close the Network Connections window. |
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11 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. |
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Where to go from here |
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Setting up a wireless Ethernet network |
101 |
Mounting the access point |
101 |
Configuring the access point |
101 |
Important |
101 |
To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch: |
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1 If you are connecting any wired devices to your wireless access point router, follow the instru... |
101 |
2 Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the wireless access point router ... |
101 |
3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a ... |
101 |
4 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. |
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5 Press the reset button on the wireless access point router. |
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6 Temporarily connect a computer to the wireless access point router using a straight-through cab... |
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7 From one of the computers plugged into your wireless access point router, open your Web browser. |
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8 In the browser’s Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press Enter. |
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9 When prompted for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the p... |
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10 Enter the following values in the appropriate fields: |
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Host Name and Domain Name - Check with your ISP to see if entries are required in these fields an... |
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Enable/Disable wireless - Click Enable to turn on the wireless functions of your access point rou... |
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SSID - Type a unique name for your wireless access point. |
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Allow Broadcast SSID to associate - Clicking Yes lets you automatically see the SSID in the Avail... |
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Tips & Tricks |
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Channel - In the United States, you can specify any channel between 1 and 11. |
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WEP - To use WEP (wired equivalent privacy) encryption, select Mandatory. If you use WEP encrypti... |
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11 Click Apply, then click Continue to save the settings. |
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12 If you temporarily connected a computer to the access point router in Step6, disconnect it. |
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13 Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem. |
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14 Restart all of your computers on the network. |
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15 To connect to the access point, see “Connecting to an access point network” on page97. |
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Connecting to an access point network |
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To connect to an access point wireless Ethernet network: |
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1 Before connecting to an access point, you must turn on the wireless Ethernet emitter by clickin... |
103 |
2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. |
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3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, then click View available wireless networks. ... |
103 |
4 Click the network you created in the Choose a wireless network list, then click Connect. Follow... |
103 |
Help and Support |
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Configuring computer settings for an access point |
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To configure computer settings with WEP security for an access point wireless Ethernet network: |
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1 With the Wireless Network Connection window open, click Change advanced settings. The Wireless ... |
104 |
2 Click the Wireless Networks tab. |
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3 Click to select the access point network in the Preferred networks list, then click Properties.... |
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4 Click the arrow button to open the Data encryption list, then click WEP. |
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5 If the WEP network key is not provided automatically, click to clear The key is provided for me... |
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6 Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are ... |
105 |
7 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Your network should be running. G... |
105 |
Help and Support |
105 |
Adding an access point |
106 |
To manually add an access point wireless Ethernet network: |
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1 With the Wireless Network Connection window open, click Change order of preferred networks. The... |
106 |
2 Click the Wireless Networks tab. |
106 |
3 Click Add. The Linksys properties dialog box opens. |
107 |
4 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box. |
107 |
5 Click the arrow button to open the Network Authentication list, then click the network authenti... |
107 |
6 If this is a security-enabled network, click the arrow button to open the Data encryption list,... |
107 |
7 If the WEP network key is not provided automatically, click to clear The key is provided for me... |
107 |
8 Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are ... |
107 |
9 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Your network should be running. G... |
107 |
Help and Support |
108 |
Setting up a wired Ethernet network |
108 |
Important |
108 |
Setting up a network using a router |
108 |
To set up a network using a router: |
109 |
1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a ... |
109 |
2 Turn on your computers. |
109 |
3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except t... |
109 |
4 Repeat Step3 for each computer on the network. |
109 |
5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and t... |
110 |
Configuring your router |
110 |
Important |
110 |
To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router: |
110 |
1 From one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type http://192.168.... |
110 |
2 When prompted for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the p... |
110 |
3 Enter the following values in the appropriate fields: |
110 |
Router Name and Domain Name - Check with your ISP to see if entries are required in these fields ... |
110 |
LAN IP Address - We recommend that you accept the defaults. |
110 |
4 When you are finished entering information on the Setup page, click Apply. |
110 |
5 Click the DHCP tab on the top of the screen. |
110 |
6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. |
110 |
7 Press the reset button on your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Your network shou... |
110 |
Testing your network |
111 |
Sharing your resources |
112 |
Sharing an Internet connection |
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Important |
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Important |
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To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network: |
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1 Make sure that the router or access point is turned on and configured as instructed by your cab... |
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2 Click Start, right-click Internet, then click Internet Properties. The Internet Properties dial... |
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3 Click the Connections tab. |
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4 Click Setup. The New Connection Wizard opens. |
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5 Click Next. The Network Connection Type screen opens. |
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6 Click Connect to the Internet, then click Next. The Getting Ready screen opens. |
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7 Click Set up my connection manually, then click Next. The Internet Connection screen opens. |
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8 Click the type of Internet connection you are setting up, then click Next. |
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9 Click Finish. |
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10 Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network. Go to “Accessing the Internet” on pag... |
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Accessing the Internet |
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To access the Internet from your computer: |
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1 Make sure that the router or access point is turned on. |
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2 Open Internet Explorer and browse the Internet. |
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Sharing drives and printers |
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Important |
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Sharing drives or folders |
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To share drives or folders: |
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1 Make sure that each computer on your network has Windows file and printer sharing turned on by ... |
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2 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, the... |
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3 Click the Sharing tab. |
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4 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enab... |
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5 Click OK. |
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Un-sharing drives, folders, and files |
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To un-share drives or folders: |
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1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, ... |
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2 Make sure that the Share this folder on the network check box is not selected. |
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3 Click OK. |
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Sharing printers |
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To share printers: |
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1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is... |
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2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. |
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3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing. |
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4 Click Share this printer. |
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5 Click OK. |
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Using the network |
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Viewing shared drives and folders |
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To view shared drives and folders: |
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1 Click Start, then click My Network Places. The My Network Places window opens. |
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2 Click/Double-click Entire Network. The Entire Network window opens. If you do not see the conte... |
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3 Double-click Microsoft Windows Network. |
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4 Double-click the name of your workgroup. The names of each of the computers in your workgroup a... |
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5 Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view. All shar... |
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Mapping a network drive |
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To map a network drive: |
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1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in “Viewing shared drives and folders” on pa... |
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2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive wizard opens. |
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3 Click the arrow button to open the Drive list, then click the drive letter you want to map this... |
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4 Click Reconnect at Logon if you want to reconnect to this drive or folder each time you log on ... |
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5 Click Finish. |
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Opening files across the network |
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To open files across the network: |
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1 Start the program for the file you want to open. |
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2 Click File, then click Open. |
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3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open. |
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4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. |
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Copying files across the network |
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To copy files across the network: |
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1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. |
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2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. |
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3 Browse to the file you want to copy. |
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4 Click the file. |
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5 Click Edit, then click Copy. |
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6 Double-click the folder where you want to copy the file to. |
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7 Click Edit, then click Paste. |
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Printing files across the network |
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Important |
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To print files across the network: |
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1 Open the file you want to print. |
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2 Click File, then click Print. |
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3 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. |
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4 Click OK. |
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Connecting to hotspots |
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Important |
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Caution |
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Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network |
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Wired Ethernet network |
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You cannot see the other computers on your network |
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The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card |
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Your wired Ethernet network is running slower than you expect |
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Wireless Ethernet network |
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You turned the wireless on, but it takes a while to connect. |
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Your connection on the network seems intermittent. |
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Your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect |
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Important |
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To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network: |
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You are in a wireless network, you can see the network, but cannot communicate, send files, print... |
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You are in a wireless network, but no available networks are listed in the Windows XP Wireless Ne... |
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Your wireless network is listed as a preferred network, but it has an “x” on it. |
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information |
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• Safety information |
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• Regulatory statements |
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• Notices |
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Important safety information |
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Warning |
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Setting up your system |
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Care during use |
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Replacement parts and accessories |
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Warning |
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Warning |
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Regulatory compliance statements |
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United States of America |
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part15 |
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California Proposition65 Warning |
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Warning |
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Telecommunications per Part68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) (applicable to product... |
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Canada |
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Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 |
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Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) |
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Warning |
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Laser safety statement |
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Warning |
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Television antenna connectors protection (for systems fitted with TV/cable TVtuner cards) |
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External television antenna grounding |
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Lightning protection |
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Power lines |
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Warning |
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Notices |
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All Rights Reserved |
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Trademark Acknowledgments |
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Macrovision statement |
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Index |
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A |
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B |
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C |
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D |
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E |
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F |
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G |
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H |
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I |
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J |
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K |
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L |
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M |
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N |
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O |
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P |
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R |
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S |
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T |
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U |
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V |
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W |
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