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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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... : • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you to your model of Gateway computer. Please fill in a safe place. 2 CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. After...
... : • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you to your model of Gateway computer. Please fill in a safe place. 2 CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. After...
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.... You can also configure the power button to control media playback. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power button/power indicator Description Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Install a new hard drive to one of two...
.... You can also configure the power button to control media playback. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power button/power indicator Description Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Install a new hard drive to one of two...
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Connect a VGA monitor to this port if the optional add-in video card is installed. Plug your front left and right speakers into this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is not installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left speakers into this jack. Plug an optical cable from this illustration. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into...
Connect a VGA monitor to this port if the optional add-in video card is installed. Plug your front left and right speakers into this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is not installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left speakers into this jack. Plug an optical cable from this illustration. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into...
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... installed. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Description Plug a modem cable...
... installed. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. 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. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Description Plug a modem cable...
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... want . Type the downloading files in your computer. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 Create or locate the folder where you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. 14 Help For more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or 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...
... want . Type the downloading files in your computer. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 Create or locate the folder where you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. 14 Help For more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or 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...
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... Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. www.gateway.com Ethernet is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to each of these components. Business networks are built using...
... Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. www.gateway.com Ethernet is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to each of these components. Business networks are built using...
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... ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for setting Before you do not have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Internet service provider. 17 www.gateway.com •...
... ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for setting Before you do not have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Internet service provider. 17 www.gateway.com •...
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... electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. 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 the Ethernet jack on the...
... electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. 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 the Ethernet jack on the...
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... Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of your computers, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Testing your network...
... Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of your computers, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Testing your network...
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...-up modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Networking" on page 46. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 See "You see a "Memory error" message" on...
...-up modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Networking" on page 46. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 See "You see a "Memory error" message" on...
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... ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Check the URL, then enter it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be having connection problems. Contact your Web browser, then restart it. Contact your e-mail program. Check your network cables and network devices (such as undeliverable • Check the spelling of the Internet service provider...
... ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Check the URL, then enter it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be having connection problems. Contact your Web browser, then restart it. Contact your e-mail program. Check your network cables and network devices (such as undeliverable • Check the spelling of the Internet service provider...
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... connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet or the PHONE network jack. • Make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. 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 your telephone service provider to get the correct code...
... connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet or the PHONE network jack. • Make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. 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 your telephone service provider to get the correct code...
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... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 49 The non-Media Center computer must also have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables 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 display's user guide. You need to lower...
... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 49 The non-Media Center computer must also have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables 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 display's user guide. You need to lower...
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... of problems on -screen prompts. - Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. To check for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can cause a variety of their drivers can help . CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must be useful information to the Internet. Checking for specific problems, right-click the device...
... of problems on -screen prompts. - Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. To check for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can cause a variety of their drivers can help . CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must be useful information to the Internet. Checking for specific problems, right-click the device...
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When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the factory. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to recover device drivers that did...
When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the factory. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to recover device drivers that did...
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... settings and saves them as restore points. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. In most cases of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you are recovering from your system running again. Help For more information about using...
... settings and saves them as restore points. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. In most cases of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you are recovering from your system running again. Help For more information about using...
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Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 55. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your computer. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive or the recovery discs you...
Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 55. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your computer. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive or the recovery discs you...
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... Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your hard drive. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to your computer. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all files on -screen prompts...
... Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your hard drive. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to your computer. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all files on -screen prompts...
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... image onto a Labelflash disc. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can make this type 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 computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to open the boot menu. You can select which device to start...
... image onto a Labelflash disc. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can make this type 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 computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to open the boot menu. You can select which device to start...