Gateway E-2300 Manual de usuario

User GuideGateway E-2300

4www.gateway.comOnline helpMany programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the

94www.gateway.comAdding an access pointIf an access point does not appear in the Available networks list, and you know the access point is turned on,

95www.gateway.com3 Click Add. The network properties dialog box opens.4 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box.5 Click the arrow

96www.gateway.comSetting up a wired Ethernet networkWe recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4” in diameter with

97www.gateway.comIn addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.To set up a network u

98www.gateway.com5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack

99www.gateway.comTesting your networkNow that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site.If y

100www.gateway.comSharing your resourcesSharing an Internet connectionInternet sharing lets all computers on the network access the Internet at the sa

101www.gateway.com3 Click the Connections tab.4 Click Setup. The New Connection Wizard opens.5 Click Next. The Network Connection Type screen opens.

102www.gateway.com6 Click Connect to the Internet, then click Next. The Getting Ready screen opens.7 Click Set up my connection manually, then click N

103www.gateway.comAccessing the InternetTo access the Internet from your computer:1 Make sure that the router or access point is turned on.2 Open Inte

Chapter 25Checking Out YourGateway Computer Identifying features Locating your computer serial number Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authent

104www.gateway.com3 Click the Sharing tab.4 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote a

105www.gateway.comUn-sharing drives, folders, and filesTo un-share drives or folders:1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or fo

106www.gateway.comViewing shared drives and foldersTo view shared drives and folders:1 Click Start, then click My Network Places. The My Network Place

107www.gateway.comOpening files across the networkTo open files across the network:1 Start the program for the file you want to open.2 Click File, the

108www.gateway.comPrinting files across the networkTo print files across the network:1 Open the file you want to print.2 Click File, then click Print.

109www.gateway.comTroubleshooting Your Ethernet networkWired Ethernet networkYou cannot see the other computers on your network Make sure that your E

110www.gateway.comWireless Ethernet networkYou turned the wireless on, but it takes a while to connect. When the wireless emitter is turned on, it au

111www.gateway.com3 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens. The meter sho

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Appendix A113Safety, Regulatory, and LegalInformation Safety information Regulatory statements Notices

6www.gateway.comFrontYour computer includes the following components.CD/DVD eject buttonCD/DVD/Recordable drivePower button/ power indicatorDiskette d

114www.gateway.comImportant safety informationYour Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information techno

115www.gateway.comRegulatory compliance statementsUnited States of AmericaFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part15

116www.gateway.comCalifornia Proposition 65 WarningTelecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products

117www.gateway.comTelecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)The Industry Canada label identifies ce

118www.gateway.comNoticesCopyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USAAll Rights ReservedThis publication is

119www.gateway.comIndexAAC power connector 9access pointadding 94configuring 89, 92connecting to 91mounting 89accessingInternet 103shared drives 106sh

120www.gateway.comcomputersnaming 85configuringaccess point 89, 92router 98TCP/IP protocol 86connectingmodem 26PS/2 keyboard 9PS/2 mouse 9to access po

121www.gateway.comDVD driveeject button 7identifying 34locating drive 7troubleshooting 59, 62using 34Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 86Eeject butt

122www.gateway.comsystem battery 55Internetaccessing 103broadband connection 27button 24sharing access 76, 100troubleshooting 64, 67IP addressentering

123www.gateway.comMultifunction keyboard 23features 24multimediaadjusting volume 25playing DVD 36using DVD drive 34using Windows Media Player 36multi-

7www.gateway.comComponent Icon DescriptionCD/DVD eject button Press this button to open the CD or DVD drive tray. For more information, see “Using the

124www.gateway.comMy Documents button 24shortcut buttons 24programsclosing unresponsive 21PS/2 portkeyboard 9mouse 9RRAMSee memoryrebooting computer 2

125www.gateway.comdiskette drive 61display 62DVD drive 59DVD/CD drive 59Ethernet network 109faxes 67files 62general guidelines 58hard drive 63Internet

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NSK DWL E2300 USR GDE R0 8/04

8www.gateway.comBackYour computer includes the following components:Power connectorPS/2 keyboard portPS/2 mouse portParallel portSerial portUSB portsM

9www.gateway.comComponent Icon DescriptionPS/2 keyboard port Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) keyboard into this port.USB ports Plug USB (Universal Se

10www.gateway.comHeadphone/speakers (line out) jack (green) Plug powered speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack.Modem jack (opt

11www.gateway.comDesktop to tower conversionYou can convert your case from desktop to tower configuration using the rotating foot included with your s

12www.gateway.comMicrosoft Certificate of AuthenticityThe Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer inclu

13www.gateway.comAccessoriesTo order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com.MemoryLarge programs, such as multimedia games

14www.gateway.comUSB flash driveUse a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer.Uninterruptible power supplies A sta

Chapter 315Getting Started Using your computer safely Protecting your computer from power source problems Turning your computer on and off Adjusti

16www.gateway.comWorking safelyBefore using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoi

17www.gateway.comSetting up your computer desk and chairWhen you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropria

18www.gateway.comAvoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. Take breaks to change you

19www.gateway.comTo set the voltage selection switch: Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct vo

20www.gateway.comWaking up your computerWhen you have not used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it may enter a

21www.gateway.comRestarting (rebooting) your computerIf your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close programs that

22www.gateway.comUsing the keyboardStandard keyboardThis keyboard is the basic model of keyboard available with your computer.Press these keys... To..

23www.gateway.comMultifunction keyboardThis keyboard is the full-featured model available with your computer.Press these keys...To...Function keys Sta

iwww.gateway.comContents1Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24www.gateway.comSpecial-function buttonsSpecial-function buttonsIcons Press to...Previous Return to the previous CD track or DVD chapter.Play/Pause S

25www.gateway.comAdjusting the volumeYou can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your com

26www.gateway.comConnecting the modemYour computer may have an optional 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line.To connect

27www.gateway.comInstalling a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceYour computer has one or more of the following ports: Universal Serial Bus (

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Chapter 429Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive Using the Zip drive Using the memory card reader Using CD or DVD drives

30www.gateway.comUsing the diskette drive The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskettes are useful fo

31www.gateway.comUsing the Zip driveIomega Zip drives, like diskette drives, use disks to store data. Zip disks can store 100 MB, 250 MB, or 750 MB of

32www.gateway.comUsing the memory card readerYou can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your computer.

33www.gateway.comTo remove a memory card: Wait for the media reader access indicator to stop blinking, then pull the card out of the slot.Caution Do

iiwww.gateway.comMemory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Inserti

34www.gateway.comUsing the CD or DVD driveYou can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.Identifying drive typesYour Gateway

35www.gateway.comInserting a CD or DVDTo insert a CD or DVD:1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive.2 Place the disc in the tray with the labe

36www.gateway.comPlaying a CDUse the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: Play music CDs Create MP3 music files from your musi

Chapter 537Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer Updating Windows Protecting your computer from viruses Cleaning your computer Resto

38www.gateway.comCaring for your computerTo extend the life of your computer: When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in the or

39www.gateway.comProtecting your computer from virusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one compute

40www.gateway.com2 Click Scan for Viruses.3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan.To re

41www.gateway.comTo update Norton AntiVirus:1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then cli

42www.gateway.comYour computer is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your computer turned of

43www.gateway.com To clean your trackball mouse:1 Turn the mouse upside down.2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise,

iiiwww.gateway.comNetworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44www.gateway.comCleaning CDs or DVDsWipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.Restori

45www.gateway.comPreventing static electricity dischargeThe components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known

46www.gateway.comOpening the caseTo open the case:1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 45.2 Shut down your c

47www.gateway.com7 Lift the side panel up.

48www.gateway.com8 Lift the side panel away from the case.

49www.gateway.comClosing the caseTo close the case:1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinche

50www.gateway.comInstalling memoryWhen you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer

51www.gateway.comTo install or replace DIMM memory:1 Open the case by following the instructions in “Opening the case” on page 46.2 Find the memory mo

52www.gateway.com4 If your system board has single-channel memory, fill the DIMM 0 memory slot first. When adding memory, fill the DIMM 1 memory slot.

53www.gateway.comIf your system board has dual-channel memory, fill both the Channel A/DIMM 0 memory slot and the Channel B/DIMM 0 memory slot with ma

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54www.gateway.com6 Close the case by following the instructions in “Closing the case” on page 49.7 Reconnect the cables and the power cord.8 Turn on y

55www.gateway.comReplacing the system batteryIf the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you

56www.gateway.com5 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into pl

Chapter 657Troubleshooting Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems

58www.gateway.comSafety guidelinesWhile troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Never remove your computer case cover while yo

59www.gateway.comTroubleshootingAdd-in cardsThe computer does not recognize an add-in card Shut down and restart your computer. Make sure that you h

60www.gateway.comAudio CD does not produce sound Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. Some music CDs have copy protection sof

61www.gateway.comComputerThe computer will not start Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on.

62www.gateway.com Run Error checking on the diskette. For more information, see “Checking the hard drive for errors” in Using Your Computer which has

63www.gateway.comHard driveYou see an “Insufficient disk space” error message Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For in

Chapter 11Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Using Your Computer guide Using Do More With Gateway Using online help

64www.gateway.comInternetYou cannot connect to the Internet If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the mode

65www.gateway.com Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support.K

66www.gateway.comMemory card readerDrive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window Reboot your computer.Modem (dial-u

67www.gateway.com Make sure that you are not using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines do not work with your modem. Check for line noise (

68www.gateway.com If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone i

69www.gateway.com3 Click the modem you want to adjust, then click Properties.4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control.5 Click OK

70www.gateway.com You demagnetize the screen using the monitor’s degauss feature. For more information on degauss, see your monitor’s documentation.W

71www.gateway.comIf you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that the optical sensor is cle

72www.gateway.comThe printer is on but will not print Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Make sure that it is connected to the co

73www.gateway.com Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. If you print large files or many files at one t

2www.gateway.comHelp and SupportYour computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and aut

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Chapter 775Networking Your Computer Introducing networking Creating an Ethernet network Testing your network Sharing your resources Troubleshooti

76www.gateway.comIntroduction to networkingA network is a collection of computers and other devices that communicate with each other.Using a networkA

77www.gateway.comPlaying multi-player gamesWith a home network, you can play multi-player games. Load a game like Microsoft Racing Madness 2 on your c

78www.gateway.comWireless Ethernet speed and frequencyWireless Ethernet is available at two different speeds and at two different frequencies. The fol

79www.gateway.comThe most common way to set up a wireless Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point route

80www.gateway.comEquipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet networkFor an access point wireless Ethernet network you need: Two or more

81www.gateway.comDetermining if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your computersTo determine if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your

82www.gateway.comWired Ethernet networkCreate a wired Ethernet network by using special wires to connect all the computers and devices on your network

83www.gateway.comExample router-based wired Ethernet networkThe following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a route

3www.gateway.comSearching for a topicTo search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top o

84www.gateway.comDetermining if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computersTo determine if wired Ethernet is already installed on your compu

85www.gateway.comMaking sure your broadband connection worksBefore you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection

86www.gateway.comConfiguring the TCP/IP protocolA networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available prot

87www.gateway.com3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens.- OR - If you do no

88www.gateway.com6 Click the General tab.7 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dial

89www.gateway.comSetting up a wireless Ethernet networkSee the instructions that came with your access point or wireless access point router for initi

90www.gateway.com8 In the browser’s Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press ENTER.9 When prompted for a username and password, leave the user

91www.gateway.comConnecting to an access point networkAfter you have set up your wireless access point, you need to set up the network connection on y

92www.gateway.comConfiguring computer settings for an access pointIf you are unable to connect to an access point in the Choose a wireless network lis

93www.gateway.com3 Click to select the access point network in the Preferred networks box, then click Properties. The network properties dialog box op