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... port; Note: Many monitors use your television's speakers, you to control the media functions of your computer to communicate with other . S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - Lets you to connect high-speed digital devices to your computer from a distance when used to your computer is... The sensor is usually included with a VGA port. unplug the modem from the telephone line, the TV port from a remote control. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as a high-definition television) with a compatible remote control (optional). The remote control receiver (...
... port; Note: Many monitors use your television's speakers, you to control the media functions of your computer to communicate with other . S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - Lets you to connect high-speed digital devices to your computer from a distance when used to your computer is... The sensor is usually included with a VGA port. unplug the modem from the telephone line, the TV port from a remote control. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as a high-definition television) with a compatible remote control (optional). The remote control receiver (...
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...message that include DRM functions may only play it may watch Blu-ray movies with your computer. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that you always choose the DVD player included with PowerDVD. You may not have been installed on devices with the each type of file...files. Internet and Software - 19 PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you rip a song from a Web site), the media player uses the ...
...message that include DRM functions may only play it may watch Blu-ray movies with your computer. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that you always choose the DVD player included with PowerDVD. You may not have been installed on devices with the each type of file...files. Internet and Software - 19 PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you rip a song from a Web site), the media player uses the ...
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...connections between your cables are equipped with the exception of items available will depend on a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on your computer: 1. Unplug the power cord from the menu. Click on the Windows desktop... computers are connected correctly. Right-click on an empty spot on the Screen saver icon. Disconnect all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other electrical device on your wall socket is lit. Test the power cords: 1. ...
...connections between your cables are equipped with the exception of items available will depend on a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on your computer: 1. Unplug the power cord from the menu. Click on the Windows desktop... computers are connected correctly. Right-click on an empty spot on the Screen saver icon. Disconnect all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other electrical device on your wall socket is lit. Test the power cords: 1. ...
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...outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device is subject to www.gateway.com/ prop65. On the computer or modem card is a label that interference will void the authorization to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular...ID number is connected. Caution: The transmitting device embedded in a residential installation. This section is prohibited. These limits are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off ...
...outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device is subject to www.gateway.com/ prop65. On the computer or modem card is a label that interference will void the authorization to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular...ID number is connected. Caution: The transmitting device embedded in a residential installation. This section is prohibited. These limits are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off ...
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7 Using Multimedia 77 Adjusting the volume 78 Recording and playing audio 80 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 82 Using the CD or DVD drive 84 Identifying drive types 84 Inserting a CD or DVD 85 ...Creating a music CD 108 Advanced features 112 Connecting a digital camera 113 Connecting a digital video camera 114 Creating video DVDs 114 Using the optional diskette drive 116 Using the optional media card reader 117 Media card types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the...
7 Using Multimedia 77 Adjusting the volume 78 Recording and playing audio 80 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 82 Using the CD or DVD drive 84 Identifying drive types 84 Inserting a CD or DVD 85 ...Creating a music CD 108 Advanced features 112 Connecting a digital camera 113 Connecting a digital video camera 114 Creating video DVDs 114 Using the optional diskette drive 116 Using the optional media card reader 117 Media card types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the...
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... most of home networking kits are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in color or black and white. To order accessories, visit the ... documents. 8 www.gateway.com For more information about attaching a printer to e-mail messages or post them on your computer, see "Connecting a digital camera" on page 24. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 113. A digital video camera lets you take...
... most of home networking kits are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in color or black and white. To order accessories, visit the ... documents. 8 www.gateway.com For more information about attaching a printer to e-mail messages or post them on your computer, see "Connecting a digital camera" on page 24. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 113. A digital video camera lets you take...
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7 Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your computer ■ Use the optional media card reader to your computer. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Adjust the volume ■ Record and play audio files ■ Use Windows Media Player ■ Use the CD or DVD drive ■ Play CDs and DVDs ■ Use MusicMatch ■ Use a recordable drive to create CDs ■ Use a diskette drive ■ Attach a digital camera or a digital video camera to read from media cards 77
7 Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your computer ■ Use the optional media card reader to your computer. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Adjust the volume ■ Record and play audio files ■ Use Windows Media Player ■ Use the CD or DVD drive ■ Play CDs and DVDs ■ Use MusicMatch ■ Use a recordable drive to create CDs ■ Use a diskette drive ■ Attach a digital camera or a digital video camera to read from media cards 77
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Adding or replacing add-in cards 5 If you are replacing an AGP video card, press the AGP release latch. 6 If you are replacing an add-in card, remove the old add-in card. www.gateway.com 207 You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
Adding or replacing add-in cards 5 If you are replacing an AGP video card, press the AGP release latch. 6 If you are replacing an add-in card, remove the old add-in card. www.gateway.com 207 You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
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...Connect a monitor that the monitor is turned on page 181. ■ Open your computer case and reseat the video card. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box... then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to the video port on . If the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more information, see .... Help and Support For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 122. www.gateway.com 233
...Connect a monitor that the monitor is turned on page 181. ■ Open your computer case and reseat the video card. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box... then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to the video port on . If the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more information, see .... Help and Support For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 122. www.gateway.com 233
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... brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on degauss, see your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com For more light to stabilize the internal aperture grille. The aperture grille allows more information, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your...
... brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on degauss, see your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com For more light to stabilize the internal aperture grille. The aperture grille allows more information, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your...
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... Web 57, 59 browsing for files and folders 44 C cable modem 56, 144, 148 connecting 5 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 19 capturing video 114 card installing and replacing 206 troubleshooting 222 case closing 196 opening 192 CD adding tracks to your library 93 cleaning 224 controlling play...
... Web 57, 59 browsing for files and folders 44 C cable modem 56, 144, 148 connecting 5 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 19 capturing video 114 card installing and replacing 206 troubleshooting 222 case closing 196 opening 192 CD adding tracks to your library 93 cleaning 224 controlling play...
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... activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 cellular telephone memory cards 3, 117 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 224 case 175 CD 224 computer exterior 175 computer screen 176 DVD 224 ...113 digital camera 113 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 to Ethernet 5 to Internet 58 to network 5 to Web site 60 video camera 114 connections audio in 5 digital camera 3, 5 digital video camera 114 Ethernet 5 external audio 5 external speakers 5 FireWire 3 Firewire 114 headphone 5 i.Link 114 IEEE 1394 3, 114 keyboard 3,...
... activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 cellular telephone memory cards 3, 117 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 224 case 175 CD 224 computer exterior 175 computer screen 176 DVD 224 ...113 digital camera 113 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 to Ethernet 5 to Internet 58 to network 5 to Web site 60 video camera 114 connections audio in 5 digital camera 3, 5 digital video camera 114 Ethernet 5 external audio 5 external speakers 5 FireWire 3 Firewire 114 headphone 5 i.Link 114 IEEE 1394 3, 114 keyboard 3,...
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...camera 8 connecting 113 locating serial port 5 locating USB port 3, 5 digital photography connecting a digital camera 113 using media card reader 117 digital video camera 8 connecting 114 DIMM See memory directional keys 19 Disk Cleanup 168 Disk Defragmenter 171 diskette inserting 116 diskette drive ...adding 198 eject button 116 locating 3 locating drive 3 replacing 198 using 116 display changing resolution 122 using screen saver 126 documentation Gateway...
...camera 8 connecting 113 locating serial port 5 locating USB port 3, 5 digital photography connecting a digital camera 113 using media card reader 117 digital video camera 8 connecting 114 DIMM See memory directional keys 19 Disk Cleanup 168 Disk Defragmenter 171 diskette inserting 116 diskette drive ...adding 198 eject button 116 locating 3 locating drive 3 replacing 198 using 116 display changing resolution 122 using screen saver 126 documentation Gateway...
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...84, 198 DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/CD-RW 3, 84, 198 hard drive 203 identifying drive types 84 media card reader 3 replacing 198, 203 sharing 140 troubleshooting 222, 225 types 84 viewing contents 38 viewing files ...5 DVD controlling play with keyboard 19 copying 98 creating data 102 creating label 112 creating video 114 inserting 85 playing 95 troubleshooting 222 DVD drive activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button... 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW drive identifying 84 E eject button CD drive 85 DVD drive 85 electrostatic...
...84, 198 DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/CD-RW 3, 84, 198 hard drive 203 identifying drive types 84 media card reader 3 replacing 198, 203 sharing 140 troubleshooting 222, 225 types 84 viewing contents 38 viewing files ...5 DVD controlling play with keyboard 19 copying 98 creating data 102 creating label 112 creating video 114 inserting 85 playing 95 troubleshooting 222 DVD drive activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button... 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW drive identifying 84 E eject button CD drive 85 DVD drive 85 electrostatic...
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... keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in cards 206 battery 212 camera 113 cards 117, 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices 24 260 digital camera 24, 113 digital video camera 24 diskette drive 198 drivers 181 drives 198, 203 DVD drive 198 DVD.../CD-RW drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices...
... keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in cards 206 battery 212 camera 113 cards 117, 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices 24 260 digital camera 24, 113 digital video camera 24 diskette drive 198 drivers 181 drives 198, 203 DVD drive 198 DVD.../CD-RW drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices...
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... connection type 142 sharing devices 141 sharing drives 140 sharing Internet connections 140 sharing printers 141 signal strength 146 streaming audio 141 streaming video 141 wired connections 142, 143 wireless connections 142, 146 networking kit 8 next button 20 non-technical support Accounting 241 Sales 241 ...Lock indicator 19 parallel port 5, 24 password 238 pasting files and folders 41, 53 text and graphics 53 PC Doctor 221 PDA memory cards 3, 117 peer-to-peer networking 150, 151 peripheral devices 24 photography See digital photography Pinnacle Expression 114 play button 20 playing audio ...
... connection type 142 sharing devices 141 sharing drives 140 sharing Internet connections 140 sharing printers 141 signal strength 146 streaming audio 141 streaming video 141 wired connections 142, 143 wireless connections 142, 146 networking kit 8 next button 20 non-technical support Accounting 241 Sales 241 ...Lock indicator 19 parallel port 5, 24 password 238 pasting files and folders 41, 53 text and graphics 53 PC Doctor 221 PDA memory cards 3, 117 peer-to-peer networking 150, 151 peripheral devices 24 photography See digital photography Pinnacle Expression 114 play button 20 playing audio ...