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... port from a remote control. HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Lets you disconnect all your computer (see page 9). Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An adapter may need to an aerial. Modem - An internal fax/data modem connects you to connect many peripheral devices to... and Audio Ports VGA Port - Connect to the Internet over a dial-up connection. The appropriate cable is usually included with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. DVI Port - Connect to connect an external microphone for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). The appropriate cable is usually included with ...
... port from a remote control. HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Lets you disconnect all your computer (see page 9). Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An adapter may need to an aerial. Modem - An internal fax/data modem connects you to connect many peripheral devices to... and Audio Ports VGA Port - Connect to the Internet over a dial-up connection. The appropriate cable is usually included with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. DVI Port - Connect to connect an external microphone for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). The appropriate cable is usually included with ...
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...or the media player does not include by default. If Windows asks you to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or video. Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may work with the media programs installed on your speakers. If you get a message that says my computer is used...) or only on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. 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 Windows...
...or the media player does not include by default. If Windows asks you to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or video. Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may work with the media programs installed on your speakers. If you get a message that says my computer is used...) or only on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. 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 Windows...
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...power cord of Windows. Plug any additional internal device you wish to your Installation poster and check if all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other end to remove the device. 2. Helpdesk - 35 A screen saver may be ...items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1. d. Certain computers are connected correctly. Press a key to restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. ...
...power cord of Windows. Plug any additional internal device you wish to your Installation poster and check if all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other end to remove the device. 2. Helpdesk - 35 A screen saver may be ...items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1. d. Certain computers are connected correctly. Press a key to restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. ...
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...FCC rules. However, there is on the system label. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is a label that interference will void the authorization to use...- 49 they may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/ prop65. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) INTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 Low power,... in your computer system. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW. Contact Gateway for details. REGULATORY INFORMATION WIRELESS DEVICES Caution: Wireless devices are designed to provide reasonable ...
...FCC rules. However, there is on the system label. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is a label that interference will void the authorization to use...- 49 they may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/ prop65. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) INTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 Low power,... in your computer system. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW. Contact Gateway for details. REGULATORY INFORMATION WIRELESS DEVICES Caution: Wireless devices are designed to provide reasonable ...
User Guide
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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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... computer. For more information, see "Connecting a digital camera" on page 113. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Home networking kit With a home networking kit, you can access the files, drives, and printers on linked computers, play multiplayer...on a Web site. A digital video camera lets you take pictures that you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in a file. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you can...
... computer. For more information, see "Connecting a digital camera" on page 113. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Home networking kit With a home networking kit, you can access the files, drives, and printers on linked computers, play multiplayer...on a Web site. A digital video camera lets you take pictures that you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in a file. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you can...
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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 7 Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your computer ■ Use the optional media card reader to your computer.
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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. 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.
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...Reinstalling device drivers" on page 122. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" on page 181. ■ Open your computer. www.gateway.com 233 Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Monitor The screen resolution.... 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to your computer case and reseat the video card. If the monitor is turned on . For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support.
...Reinstalling device drivers" on page 122. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" on page 181. ■ Open your computer. www.gateway.com 233 Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Monitor The screen resolution.... 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to your computer case and reseat the video card. If the monitor is turned on . For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? For more information about color uniformity. For more information...
... the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? For more information about color uniformity. For more information...
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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 ...