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... additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. For a wired Ethernet network you must install one is already installed on your network from ...broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of Network adapters. If one . 43 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of the slowest rated component....
... additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. For a wired Ethernet network you must install one is already installed on your network from ...broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of Network adapters. If one . 43 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of the slowest rated component....
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... computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you have determined the type of cable. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need to the Internet using your current setup. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is...
... computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you have determined the type of cable. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need to the Internet using your current setup. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is...
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...issue. If one is not listed, you must install one. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance...and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with different standards. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802.11b 802.11b only 802.11g 802.11b and 802.11g 802.11n 802.11b, 802....
...issue. If one is not listed, you must install one. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance...and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with different standards. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802.11b 802.11b only 802.11g 802.11b and 802.11g 802.11n 802.11b, 802....
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...waves and take control of up to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any computer name on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. If you do not set up your network. Check your access point documentation for information about...type a unique computer name in the Workgroup box. This means that comes with your wireless cards for your workgroup in the Computer name box. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection ...
...waves and take control of up to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any computer name on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. If you do not set up your network. Check your access point documentation for information about...type a unique computer name in the Workgroup box. This means that comes with your wireless cards for your workgroup in the Computer name box. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection ...
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... it more easily. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings 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...
... it more easily. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings 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...
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... recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows ... Security Center icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security 50 setting up 47 WMA file ...
... recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows ... Security Center icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security 50 setting up 47 WMA file ...
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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 ...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 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17... types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
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 ...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 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17... types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
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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 ... 69 Safety guidelines 70 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...
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 ... 69 Safety guidelines 70 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...
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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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... connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for...
... connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for...
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...your rear right and left and right speakers into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on this card, if installed. Plug your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio ...jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless...
...your rear right and left and right speakers into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on this card, if installed. Plug your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio ...jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless...
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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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... You can change it to match the electrical service available in Ethernet (network) jack. In other end of your online User Guide. To set correctly for your location before turning on page 8. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to... a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. In the United States, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Connecting to 115V or...
... You can change it to match the electrical service available in Ethernet (network) jack. In other end of your online User Guide. To set correctly for your location before turning on page 8. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to... a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. In the United States, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Connecting to 115V or...
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...electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before opening the case. The ...parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply.
...electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before opening the case. The ...parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply.
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...certain of the number of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. On the computer or modem card is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use with...lead, known to the State of this device is subject to a line, as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of the FCC Rules. A telephone line cord with Part 68 of...call. See installation instructions for information. 100 If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in response to maintain uninterrupted service. Excessive RENs...
...certain of the number of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. On the computer or modem card is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use with...lead, known to the State of this device is subject to a line, as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of the FCC Rules. A telephone line cord with Part 68 of...call. See installation instructions for information. 100 If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in response to maintain uninterrupted service. Excessive RENs...
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...43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 79 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 60, 83 Ethernet jack 10 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 48 replacing 48 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 files backing up 62 deleting 59 finding 67 opening... Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
...43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 79 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 60, 83 Ethernet jack 10 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 48 replacing 48 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 files backing up 62 deleting 59 finding 67 opening... Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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www.gateway.com extending computer life 53 suggested schedule 52 using Task Scheduler 64 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 41 installing 41 replacing 41 troubleshooting 83 memory card reader 7 inserting card 27 locating 6 memory card types supported 27 removing card 27 replacing 45 using 26 microphone jack 7, 9...adjusting volume 28 playing Blu-ray 25 playing DVD 25 using Windows Media Player 25 muting sound 28 N navigation keys 20 network jack 10, 15 troubleshooting 76 numeric keypad 20 O opening computer case 35 files 21 folders 21 front bezel 37 programs 21...
www.gateway.com extending computer life 53 suggested schedule 52 using Task Scheduler 64 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 41 installing 41 replacing 41 troubleshooting 83 memory card reader 7 inserting card 27 locating 6 memory card types supported 27 removing card 27 replacing 45 using 26 microphone jack 7, 9...adjusting volume 28 playing Blu-ray 25 playing DVD 25 using Windows Media Player 25 muting sound 28 N navigation keys 20 network jack 10, 15 troubleshooting 76 numeric keypad 20 O opening computer case 35 files 21 folders 21 front bezel 37 programs 21...
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www.gateway.com safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 98 guidelines for troubleshooting 70 posture 14 reducing eye strain 13 setting up computer 13 sitting at ... telephone support 96 top bezel removing 45 replacing 46 transferring files from old computer 65, 66 settings from old computer 65 troubleshooting add-in cards 85 cable modem 73 cards 85 CD drive 79 dial-up modem 74 dial-up modem speed 75 display 79 DSL modem 73 DVD drive 79 Ethernet...
www.gateway.com safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 98 guidelines for troubleshooting 70 posture 14 reducing eye strain 13 setting up computer 13 sitting at ... telephone support 96 top bezel removing 45 replacing 46 transferring files from old computer 65, 66 settings from old computer 65 troubleshooting add-in cards 85 cable modem 73 cards 85 CD drive 79 dial-up modem 74 dial-up modem speed 75 display 79 DSL modem 73 DVD drive 79 Ethernet...
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Index memory 83 memory card reader 80 monitor 77 mouse 80 network 76 passwords 84 power 77 printer 78 safety guidelines 70 screen 77, 79 screen area 77 screen resolution 77 technical support 96 telephone support 96 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 Windows Easy Transfer 65...
Index memory 83 memory card reader 80 monitor 77 mouse 80 network 76 passwords 84 power 77 printer 78 safety guidelines 70 screen 77, 79 screen area 77 screen resolution 77 technical support 96 telephone support 96 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 Windows Easy Transfer 65...