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... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Click (Start), Control Panel, System...
... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Click (Start), Control Panel, System...
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www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
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...enter numbers and characters from that shown below.) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons... to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 40 Press the OK button to Media Center features. Let ...
...enter numbers and characters from that shown below.) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons... to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 40 Press the OK button to Media Center features. Let ...
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... network is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of...• 802.11n - 540Mbps 45 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Plug the other end into the network jack on the...
... network is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of...• 802.11n - 540Mbps 45 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Plug the other end into the network jack on the...
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... "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computers, you can add a printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers...
... "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computers, you can add a printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers...
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CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
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... a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. A large number appears on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an ...Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop ...
... a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. A large number appears on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an ...Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop ...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): • Balanced uses...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): • Balanced uses...
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... several tools that help you want, then click OK. You can be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 74 Changing accessibility settings Your computer can change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you use it may be less useful to control...for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on the screen are difficult to see, or if ...
... several tools that help you want, then click OK. You can be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 74 Changing accessibility settings Your computer can change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you use it may be less useful to control...for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on the screen are difficult to see, or if ...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 ...up your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 ...up your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
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...a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into these jacks. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 ...port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to these ports. Use this button to turn the power on page 23. The...
...a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into these jacks. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 ...port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to these ports. Use this button to turn the power on page 23. The...
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... locations may vary from this connector. Make sure that this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF ...output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/...
... locations may vary from this connector. Make sure that this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF ...output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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..., use a surge protector that they are in a relaxed position when you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you work and shut down your computer during... a power failure. Protect your wrists. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your torso or neck. Although you ...
..., use a surge protector that they are in a relaxed position when you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you work and shut down your computer during... a power failure. Protect your wrists. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your torso or neck. Although you ...
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..., or network jack. 15 The switch is typically set correctly for your location at 60 Hz. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer, near the power cable connector. In other end of your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to this when ... "Back" on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory, but you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set correctly for your...
..., or network jack. 15 The switch is typically set correctly for your location at 60 Hz. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer, near the power cable connector. In other end of your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to this when ... "Back" on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory, but you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set correctly for your...
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...its own cooling fan. Both the system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at times to the PHONE jack on , check the power cable connections. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with... the documentation that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to create your computer first. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up...
...its own cooling fan. Both the system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at times to the PHONE jack on , check the power cable connections. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with... the documentation that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to create your computer first. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for several minutes, it . If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you ...been turned completely off , it up your online User Guide. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in Sleep mode, press a key on your computer. In order to...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for several minutes, it . If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you ...been turned completely off , it up your online User Guide. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in Sleep mode, press a key on your computer. In order to...