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...INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. 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 thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer...
...INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. 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 thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer...
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... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
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... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
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... optical drive types" on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 24. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to connect a removable hard drive. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices...
... optical drive types" on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 24. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to connect a removable hard drive. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices...
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...(green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse...
...(green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse...
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... with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of the expansion card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help...
... with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of the expansion card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help...
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... problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs...
... problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs...
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.... Try a different mouse pad. Networks You cannot connect to make sure that the mouse port works. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. •...
.... Try a different mouse pad. Networks You cannot connect to make sure that the mouse port works. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. •...
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... one time, you want to add additional memory to the printer. To make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you need to press after adding paper. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category...
... one time, you want to add additional memory to the printer. To make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you need to press after adding paper. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category...
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... reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your system, you need to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web...
... reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your system, you need to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web...
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... -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
... -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
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... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
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... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
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... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
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... CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you 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...
... CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you 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...
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... an Ethernet cable. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is the Internet. Business networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. This number will be used for the network. The largest and most common way to each of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet runs...
... an Ethernet cable. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is the Internet. Business networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. This number will be used for the network. The largest and most common way to each of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet runs...
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... ISP. For a crossover cable, the wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. A router lets you and with eight pins) on the computers that your Internet service provider. This type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection from ISP to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded...
... ISP. For a crossover cable, the wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. A router lets you and with eight pins) on the computers that your Internet service provider. This type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection from ISP to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded...
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... to your hard drive to restart your current setup. Before you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with no blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Check your Internet service provider. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. This...
... to your hard drive to restart your current setup. Before you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with no blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Check your Internet service provider. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. This...
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... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. To add a printer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all of the window. Select Diagnose and Repair on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your network. Type wireless network...
... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. To add a printer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all of the window. Select Diagnose and Repair on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Take any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your network. Type wireless network...
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... monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click 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. To use...
... monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click 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. To use...