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... Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory...
... Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory...
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... or desktop, a window will give you access to your Gateway product is recommended that you immediately register it. After we receive your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in the mandatory fields and click Next. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from...
... or desktop, a window will give you access to your Gateway product is recommended that you immediately register it. After we receive your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in the mandatory fields and click Next. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from...
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Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to open the optical drive disc tray. For more information, see "Using the media card reader" on page 22. Press these buttons to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Use this jack. ■ V (yellow) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. The power indicator lights when the computer...
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to open the optical drive disc tray. For more information, see "Using the media card reader" on page 22. Press these buttons to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Use this jack. ■ V (yellow) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. The power indicator lights when the computer...
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... disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left and right speakers into this jack for one of the following: ■ Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack. Plug a microphone into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
... disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left and right speakers into this jack for one of the following: ■ Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack. Plug a microphone into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
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... cards. 6 Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to remove the left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your side left side panel. If the card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card, the expansion slot opening above the card may be occupied by the card's ventilation fan. Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a PS/2 mouse...
... cards. 6 Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to remove the left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your side left side panel. If the card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card, the expansion slot opening above the card may be occupied by the card's ventilation fan. Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug a PS/2 mouse...
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... Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of the file is commonly used to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for the file that you want . Type the downloading files in your computer. A copy of two or more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of the file is commonly used to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for the file that you want . Type the downloading files in your computer. A copy of two or more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. The network is made up of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Business networks...
... Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. The network is made up of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Business networks...
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... Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. If the connection is working , contact your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making...
... Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. If the connection is working , contact your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making...
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... WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To 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 a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet...
... WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To 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 a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet...
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... can add a printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of your computers, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power...
... can add a printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of your computers, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power...
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... page 34. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your ISP technical support to the Internet • If you are trying to solve). See more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and...
... page 34. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your ISP technical support to the Internet • If you are trying to solve). See more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and...
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... be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are sending you e-mails, but you have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. If that user. This checks your mail server for technical support. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method...
... be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are sending you e-mails, but you have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. If that user. This checks your mail server for technical support. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method...
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... technical support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet or the PHONE network jack. • Make sure that your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove...
... technical support. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet or the PHONE network jack. • Make sure that your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove...
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... to DVD can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD). For more information, see the Media Center online help. You want to change monitor settings to a DVD using high-quality video cables. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that your computer's flat panel display. For more information, see the display's user guide. www.gateway...
... to DVD can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD). For more information, see the Media Center online help. You want to change monitor settings to a DVD using high-quality video cables. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that your computer's flat panel display. For more information, see the display's user guide. www.gateway...
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... down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. For information about manually updating the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. The faulty device is connected to update the Program Guide. Make sure that your computer. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Checking for updated driver software and follow the on...
... down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. For information about manually updating the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. The faulty device is connected to update the Program Guide. Make sure that your computer. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Checking for updated driver software and follow the on...
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... for updating drivers in the Burn to list, then click Next. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to recover device drivers that you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions for device problems" on the screen. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If...
... for updating drivers in the Burn to list, then click Next. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to recover device drivers that you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions for device problems" on the screen. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If...
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... most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. OR If you install software or device drivers. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 53 www.gateway.com To recover your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to one of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. OR If you install software or device drivers. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 53 www.gateway.com To recover your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to one of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition. Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 54. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive...
...-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition. Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 54. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive...
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... your hard drive. 4 Click OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your computer. 5 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup. This process may take several minutes. 55 Your hard drive's original, factory...
... your hard drive. 4 Click OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your computer. 5 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup. This process may take several minutes. 55 Your hard drive's original, factory...
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... hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to open the boot menu. Because the image is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your Labelflash optical disc drive to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your arrow keys to select CD/DVD...
... hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to open the boot menu. Because the image is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your Labelflash optical disc drive to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your arrow keys to select CD/DVD...
