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... should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot...
... should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot...
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... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 15 For more information about installing or using your computer or have access to a network printer. The document opens. Type printing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help ...file name. Printing a document To print a document, you want to your printer, see the printer documentation. The document prints. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have a printer connected to open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. Help...
... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 15 For more information about installing or using your computer or have access to a network printer. The document opens. Type printing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help ...file name. Printing a document To print a document, you want to your printer, see the printer documentation. The document prints. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have a printer connected to open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. Help...
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... appears on your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in the program it to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. www.gateway.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is automatically calculated (such as...
... appears on your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in the program it to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. www.gateway.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is automatically calculated (such as...
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... or other wiring in access point. 42 Ethernet is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Business networks are built using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired...
... or other wiring in access point. 42 Ethernet is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Business networks are built using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired...
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... Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you... Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. You connect your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is listed. If one . CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Speed is not ...
... Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. For a wireless Ethernet network you need for an access point-based network Tip When you... Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. You connect your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is listed. If one . CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Speed is not ...
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... View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on page 50. • Connect your printer to the documentation that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard... a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. After the drives and printers on each computer. Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn...
... View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on page 50. • Connect your printer to the documentation that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard... a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. After the drives and printers on each computer. Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn...
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... opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of that folder will be available to everyone on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. 51 OR If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. 5 Click OK, then click... drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. If you share a folder, only the contents of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on your network. www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive...
... opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of that folder will be available to everyone on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. 51 OR If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. 5 Click OK, then click... drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. If you share a folder, only the contents of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on your network. www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive...
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...as if the drive were attached directly to , then click Paste. 52 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are listed. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under ...drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All shared drives and folders are shared, you want to the Documents folder on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. To map a network drive: 1 Locate...
...as if the drive were attached directly to , then click Paste. 52 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are listed. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under ...drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All shared drives and folders are shared, you want to the Documents folder on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. To map a network drive: 1 Locate...
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.... To print files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your printer or from . www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect...
.... To print files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your printer or from . www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect...
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...editing track information 33 playing 29 AVI file playing 28 B background changing Windows 65 BigFix 62 Bluetooth network 53 installing device 53 installing printer 53 personal area network 53 Blu-ray Disc playing 29 broadband Internet connection 18, 44, 47 browser Web 18, 19 browsing for ...65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2...
...editing track information 33 playing 29 AVI file playing 28 B background changing Windows 65 BigFix 62 Bluetooth network 53 installing device 53 installing printer 53 personal area network 53 Blu-ray Disc playing 29 broadband Internet connection 18, 44, 47 browser Web 18, 19 browsing for ...65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2...
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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 ...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 80 ... Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard ...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 ...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 80 ... Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard ...
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Contents Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 ...
Contents Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 ...
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...lights while files are being copied. Press this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones 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 ...this button to turn the power on page 23. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games...
...lights while files are being copied. Press this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones 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 ...this button to turn the power on page 23. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games...
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... a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other A/V device. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug ... Remove this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack and an HDMI input jack on a TV or other device" on page 30. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) ...
... a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other A/V device. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug ... Remove this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack and an HDMI input jack on a TV or other device" on page 30. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) ...
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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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... the documentation that you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. If you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up...
... the documentation that you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. If you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up...
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.... CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer. To use these ports to configure the audio jacks. Installing... a printer, scanner, or other device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than one or more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. This means that they are ...
.... CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer. To use these ports to configure the audio jacks. Installing... a printer, scanner, or other device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than one or more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. This means that they are ...
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...but will not turn on • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), type printer, then press ENTER. Help For more information about color uniformity. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The color is not uniform • Make sure that...up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your display and video card documentation. Printing The printer will not print • Make sure that the Print to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings...
...but will not turn on • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), type printer, then press ENTER. Help For more information about color uniformity. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The color is not uniform • Make sure that...up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your display and video card documentation. Printing The printer will not print • Make sure that the Print to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings...
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... turned on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your ...printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. 79 For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer...
... turned on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your ...printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. 79 For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer...
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... 9 108 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9, 31 keyboard 7, 8, 9 line in 9, 10 line out 9 microphone 7, 9 modem 9 mouse 7, 9 network 10, 15 power 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy... button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing ...
... 9 108 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9, 31 keyboard 7, 8, 9 line in 9, 10 line out 9 microphone 7, 9 modem 9 mouse 7, 9 network 10, 15 power 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy... button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing ...