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...for the left channel of these carriers, then back up important files to open the optical drive disc tray. For more information. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader ...Microphone jack-Connect an external microphone to this button to turn the power on . 3 Press these buttons to the hard drives for analog video to this jack. ■ USB ports-Connect USB devices to these ports. Press this jack. ■ Headphone jack-Connect headphones or ...
...for the left channel of these carriers, then back up important files to open the optical drive disc tray. For more information. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader ...Microphone jack-Connect an external microphone to this button to turn the power on . 3 Press these buttons to the hard drives for analog video to this jack. ■ USB ports-Connect USB devices to these ports. Press this jack. ■ Headphone jack-Connect headphones or ...
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Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this connector. Component Icon Power connector Voltage ..., or mouse) into this jack. Plug your front left speakers into this port. Make sure this switch is set to this port. Connect an HDMI video device to this port if the optional add-in...
Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this connector. Component Icon Power connector Voltage ..., or mouse) into this jack. Plug your front left speakers into this port. Make sure this switch is set to this port. Connect an HDMI video device to this port if the optional add-in...
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... or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Description Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a digital...expansion cards. 6 Plug a monitor into a port on this screw and open the expansion slot cover to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack...
... or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Description Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a digital...expansion cards. 6 Plug a monitor into a port on this screw and open the expansion slot cover to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack...
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...a working device, such as a monitor from cuts or damage, and replace any damaged cables. For more information, see the monitor's documentation. • Check the video cable for bent or damaged pins. • Connect a display that you know works (such as a lamp. • Make sure that the power cord is ...free from another computer) to your power cables are connected to a video port on your computer, then make sure it is on, its power LED should be on . Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change...
...a working device, such as a monitor from cuts or damage, and replace any damaged cables. For more information, see the monitor's documentation. • Check the video cable for bent or damaged pins. • Connect a display that you know works (such as a lamp. • Make sure that the power cord is ...free from another computer) to your power cables are connected to a video port on your computer, then make sure it is on, its power LED should be on . Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change...
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...plugged into an AC power source. Type screen resolution in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), type printer, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com The color is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For...uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your display and video card documentation. The text on • Make sure that the power cable is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast ...
...plugged into an AC power source. Type screen resolution in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), type printer, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com The color is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For...uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your display and video card documentation. The text on • Make sure that the power cable is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast ...
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... connection used-The connection type has an affect on your TV and computer supports: • A/V cables (basic) • S-Video (fair, but not optimized for computer video display) • VGA (good) • DVI/HDMI (best) 48 Your computer has one or more information about Windows Media...then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Help For more video outputs. Media Center mode is best viewed on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. Check all cable connections. • Display ...
... connection used-The connection type has an affect on your TV and computer supports: • A/V cables (basic) • S-Video (fair, but not optimized for computer video display) • VGA (good) • DVI/HDMI (best) 48 Your computer has one or more information about Windows Media...then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Help For more video outputs. Media Center mode is best viewed on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. Check all cable connections. • Display ...
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...Q810243 Update. 49 For a better picture on any computer that your computer to burn programs that were recorded with Media Center itself. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may shift, scramble, or ...For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that has a DVD player and ...
...Q810243 Update. 49 For a better picture on any computer that your computer to burn programs that were recorded with Media Center itself. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may shift, scramble, or ...For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that has a DVD player and ...
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7 Using Multimedia 77 Adjusting the volume 78 Recording and playing audio 80 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 82 Using the CD or DVD drive 84 Identifying drive types 84 Inserting a CD or DVD 85 Listening to ... Creating a data CD or DVD 102 Copying music tracks 105 Creating a music CD 108 Advanced features 112 Connecting a digital camera 113 Connecting a digital video camera 114 Creating video DVDs 114 Using the optional diskette drive 116 Using the optional media card reader 117 Media card types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing...
7 Using Multimedia 77 Adjusting the volume 78 Recording and playing audio 80 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 82 Using the CD or DVD drive 84 Identifying drive types 84 Inserting a CD or DVD 85 Listening to ... Creating a data CD or DVD 102 Copying music tracks 105 Creating a music CD 108 Advanced features 112 Connecting a digital camera 113 Connecting a digital video camera 114 Creating video DVDs 114 Using the optional diskette drive 116 Using the optional media card reader 117 Media card types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing...
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... supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video files 141 Playing multi-player games 141 Selecting a network connection 142 Wired Ethernet network 142 Wireless Ethernet network 142 Using a wired Ethernet network 143 Ethernet...
... supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video files 141 Playing multi-player games 141 Selecting a network connection 142 Wired Ethernet network 142 Wireless Ethernet network 142 Using a wired Ethernet network 143 Ethernet...
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...and white. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Home networking kit With a home networking kit, you can network, or "link", two or more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on page 139. You can attach your digital photographs or...scanner, or other peripheral device" on your home. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most common types are slower than laser printers. A digital video camera lets you take pictures that you can view and edit on page 24....
...and white. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Home networking kit With a home networking kit, you can network, or "link", two or more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on page 139. You can attach your digital photographs or...scanner, or other peripheral device" on your home. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most common types are slower than laser printers. A digital video camera lets you take pictures that you can view and edit on page 24....
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...Account Info Click Account Info to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to get a list of how-to the question... updates for both sales and support. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to articles and videos on page 241. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your drivers.
...Account Info Click Account Info to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to get a list of how-to the question... updates for both sales and support. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to articles and videos on page 241. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your drivers.
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Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Adjust the volume ■ Record and play audio files ■ Use Windows Media Player ■ Use the CD or DVD drive ■ Play CDs and DVDs ■ Use MusicMatch ■ Use a recordable drive to create CDs ■ Use a diskette drive ■ Attach a digital camera or a digital video camera to read from media cards 77 7 Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your computer ■ Use the optional media card reader to your computer.
Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Adjust the volume ■ Record and play audio files ■ Use Windows Media Player ■ Use the CD or DVD drive ■ Play CDs and DVDs ■ Use MusicMatch ■ Use a recordable drive to create CDs ■ Use a diskette drive ■ Attach a digital camera or a digital video camera to read from media cards 77 7 Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your computer ■ Use the optional media card reader to your computer.
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The Windows Media Player opens. Video file information Video screen Play Stop 82 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player can play a file using the Windows Media Player, click Help. To play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about the using the Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
The Windows Media Player opens. Video file information Video screen Play Stop 82 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player can play a file using the Windows Media Player, click Help. To play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about the using the Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
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The Open dialog box opens. Help and Support For more information about playing audio and video using the Windows Media Player, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 83 Important If the menu bar does not appear, click the show menu bar button. 3 Click the file you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 2 Click File, then click Open.
The Open dialog box opens. Help and Support For more information about playing audio and video using the Windows Media Player, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 83 Important If the menu bar does not appear, click the show menu bar button. 3 Click the file you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 2 Click File, then click Open.
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..., playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to and erase CD-RW discs multiple times. This drive can also read DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. For more information, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 97. For more information..., see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 97. 84 www.gateway.com Use a combination DVD/CD-RW drive for installing programs, playing audio...
..., playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and recording video and data to and erase CD-RW discs multiple times. This drive can also read DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. For more information, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 97. For more information..., see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 97. 84 www.gateway.com Use a combination DVD/CD-RW drive for installing programs, playing audio...
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Use the volume controls in the Search box , then click the arrow. 96 www.gateway.com The Windows Media Player opens. For more information about playing DVDs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword playing DVDs in ... into the DVD drive, then click (play a DVD using Windows Media Player, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The InterVideo DVD Player video screen and control panel open. -OR- Chapter 6: Using Multimedia To play a DVD: 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in...
Use the volume controls in the Search box , then click the arrow. 96 www.gateway.com The Windows Media Player opens. For more information about playing DVDs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword playing DVDs in ... into the DVD drive, then click (play a DVD using Windows Media Player, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The InterVideo DVD Player video screen and control panel open. -OR- Chapter 6: Using Multimedia To play a DVD: 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in...
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... to your computer. Important Important If you record copyrighted material on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Some CDs have copy protection software. You cannot create MP3 files from the copyright owner. www...
... to your computer. Important Important If you record copyrighted material on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Some CDs have copy protection software. You cannot create MP3 files from the copyright owner. www...
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...about using Pinnacle Expression, see "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on using Pinnacle Expression, see its online help and the online guide located on a DVD, you need permission from the Pinnacle Expression CD. Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Connecting a digital video camera Your computer has an IEEE 1394 (also known... program CD. To find the location of the cable to your Start menu, install it from the copyright owner. To connect a digital video camera: ■ Connect one end of your CD or DVD drive and follow the instructions in the setup wizard. Insert the CD into...
...about using Pinnacle Expression, see "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on using Pinnacle Expression, see its online help and the online guide located on a DVD, you need permission from the Pinnacle Expression CD. Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Connecting a digital video camera Your computer has an IEEE 1394 (also known... program CD. To find the location of the cable to your Start menu, install it from the copyright owner. To connect a digital video camera: ■ Connect one end of your CD or DVD drive and follow the instructions in the setup wizard. Insert the CD into...
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... view, click Consumer Solutions. www.gateway.com 115 If you connect your digital camcorder to your computer, creating a video DVD typically consists of three basic steps: capture the video, edit the video, and record the video to a recordable DVD. Creating video DVDs To create a video DVD: 1 Insert a blank, ...edit videos. You cannot use a DVD-RAM disc to create a video DVD. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 3 Use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs. Click Start, then click Do More With Gateway. Tips & Tricks See Do More With Gateway ...
... view, click Consumer Solutions. www.gateway.com 115 If you connect your digital camcorder to your computer, creating a video DVD typically consists of three basic steps: capture the video, edit the video, and record the video to a recordable DVD. Creating video DVDs To create a video DVD: 1 Insert a blank, ...edit videos. You cannot use a DVD-RAM disc to create a video DVD. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 3 Use Pinnacle Expression to create video DVDs. Click Start, then click Do More With Gateway. Tips & Tricks See Do More With Gateway ...
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...settings. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of your monitor guide. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen... and vertical image position using the controls on the front of the most basic display settings you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to be displayed with optimum quality. To change . For more information about these...
...settings. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of your monitor guide. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen... and vertical image position using the controls on the front of the most basic display settings you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to be displayed with optimum quality. To change . For more information about these...