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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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... a licensed installer. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Your municipality may require you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
... a licensed installer. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Your municipality may require you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
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... a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have for your network, you need to connect two computers. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are available in the same...
... a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have for your network, you need to connect two computers. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are available in the same...
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... any specific instructions they have set up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have a name, type a unique computer name in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any required drivers. Setting up a network. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any computer name on your network. 7 Click OK. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in...
... any specific instructions they have set up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have a name, type a unique computer name in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any required drivers. Setting up a network. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any computer name on your network. 7 Click OK. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in...
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... turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is set up, log onto one of your access point. If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your computers, you can share your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. To add a printer to your network. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
... turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is set up, log onto one of your access point. If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your computers, you can share your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. To add a printer to your network. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
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... 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. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. For the location of the monitor port on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports...
... 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. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. For the location of the monitor port on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports...
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... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
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... 78 restricting programs 80 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...
... 78 restricting programs 80 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...
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... Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive...
... Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive...
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... 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software...
... 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software...
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... all 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. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer...
... all 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. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer...
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... 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. For more information about your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. Use this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to a folder on your video camera to audio CDs, install games...
... 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. For more information about your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. Use this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to a folder on your video camera to audio CDs, install games...
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... record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on page 30. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug your...
... record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on page 30. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug your...
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... panel by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on page 88. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may need...
... panel by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on page 88. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may need...
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... cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. Check the URL, then enter it . Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable...
... cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. Check the URL, then enter it . Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable...
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... to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may need to burn programs that your computer to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For information about changing the screen resolution, see the Media Center online...
... to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may need to burn programs that your computer to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For information about changing the screen resolution, see the Media Center online...
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... pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous system condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs...
... pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous system condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs...
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... 9 mouse 7, 9 network 10, 15 power 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing properties 74 troubleshooting 74 troubleshooting connection speed 75...
... 9 mouse 7, 9 network 10, 15 power 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing properties 74 troubleshooting 74 troubleshooting connection speed 75...
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... Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56 defragmenting...
... Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56 defragmenting...
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... See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 re-installing 88, 91 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore...
... See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 re-installing 88, 91 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore...