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... a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center...
... a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
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... setup. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Introduction to networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up a network. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that your broadband connection is located on. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. Ethernet is not working correctly. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Before you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your Internet service...
... setup. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Introduction to networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up a network. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that your broadband connection is located on. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. Ethernet is not working correctly. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Before you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your Internet service...
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... which type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. Setting up a network using for more than two computers and you have not already done so. Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the same order (same colors, left . straight-through cable, the wires on the left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
... which type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. Setting up a network using for more than two computers and you have not already done so. Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the same order (same colors, left . straight-through cable, the wires on the left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
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... your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the left. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in front of your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. This name identifies the computer to download viruses or view your network. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
... your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the left. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in front of your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. This name identifies the computer to download viruses or view your network. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
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... computer. The workgroup name must be different than any computer name on your network need to set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you need the same Workgroup Name. Type the following in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is typically preset when you receive your computer, click Restart...
... computer. The workgroup name must be different than any computer name on your network need to set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you need the same Workgroup Name. Type the following in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is typically preset when you receive your computer, click Restart...
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... described in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • If you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that your home network is set on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer...
... described in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • If you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that your home network is set on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer...
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... monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Use...
... monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Use...
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... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case)
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... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
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... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
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... and write to turn the power on . You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this jack. www.gateway.com Component...
... and write to turn the power on . You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this jack. www.gateway.com Component...
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... Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your computer (Default). For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up...
... Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your computer (Default). For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up...
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... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. 82 The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to DVD can be...
... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. 82 The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to DVD can be...
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... the power cable is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com • If your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
... the power cable is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com • If your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
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... of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To prepare your only option for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition" on page 96. 91 Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that...
... of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To prepare your only option for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition" on page 96. 91 Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that...
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... drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set . Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your hard drive. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software...
... drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set . Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your hard drive. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software...
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... your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on page 96. You will also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
... your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on page 96. You will also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
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... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
8512417 - Gateway Setup Guide
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...cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover...
...cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover...