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... of Gateway, Inc. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. 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...
... of Gateway, Inc. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. 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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... 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 the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
... 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 the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
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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 The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look...
... 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 The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look...
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.... Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button...
.... Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button...
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...(blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (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. For more information, see "Configuring the audio...
...(blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (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. For more information, see "Configuring the audio...
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... was in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of used batteries following the instructions in your notes from Step 2. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to its cables according to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Touching the...
... was in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of used batteries following the instructions in your notes from Step 2. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to its cables according to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Touching the...
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... and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are connected. 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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
... and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are connected. 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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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... setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to your password • Make sure that the mouse port works. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Type the phrase network troubleshooting in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse...
... setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to your password • Make sure that the mouse port works. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Type the phrase network troubleshooting in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse...
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... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the guide that the printer is online. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver.
... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the guide that the printer is online. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver.
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...-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system, you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you need to recover software that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
...-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system, you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you need to recover software that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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... install a new hard drive or completely re-format your computer. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104 Your computer restarts in c:\backup. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn...
... install a new hard drive or completely re-format your computer. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104 Your computer restarts in c:\backup. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn...
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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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... 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 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
... 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 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
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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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... 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 your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
... 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 your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
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... network used to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is to a computer on the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet...
... network used to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is to a computer on the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet...
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... Internet connection from any specific instructions they have for your network, you will be connecting your network as well. 44 Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from ISP to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type...
... Internet connection from any specific instructions they have for your network, you will be connecting your network as well. 44 Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from ISP to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type...
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... the network. Follow the instructions included with your access point. After the drives and printers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. For information about wireless network security...
... the network. Follow the instructions included with your access point. After the drives and printers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. For information about wireless network security...
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...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. A large number appears...
...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. A large number appears...
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... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...
... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...