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...microphone. Caution: The sensor is the result of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones (see page 18). Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - Note: Many monitors use a splitter cable to connect both ports to connect an external ...video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. It cannot be used with a VGA port. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - An adapter may need to store and transfer data by a wide selection of a lightning strike. USB ports allow you to connect many peripheral devices to -use your television's speakers, you to connect a compatible display...
...microphone. Caution: The sensor is the result of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones (see page 18). Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - Note: Many monitors use a splitter cable to connect both ports to connect an external ...video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. It cannot be used with a VGA port. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - An adapter may need to store and transfer data by a wide selection of a lightning strike. USB ports allow you to connect many peripheral devices to -use your television's speakers, you to connect a compatible display...
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...your system's performance and displays details about personalising your computer...ready to make your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or 3D games, adding some memory will be a convenient solution to...computer. Upgrading your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Memory Memory (RAM) is a lot Computer Basics - 13 Simply plug it into a USB port ... activity on Start > Help and Support. Rousing your computer. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is required, but also keeps a copy in memory, ready to start again. Note...
...your system's performance and displays details about personalising your computer...ready to make your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or 3D games, adding some memory will be a convenient solution to...computer. Upgrading your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Memory Memory (RAM) is a lot Computer Basics - 13 Simply plug it into a USB port ... activity on Start > Help and Support. Rousing your computer. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is required, but also keeps a copy in memory, ready to start again. Note...
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... on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. When you play and create digital media files. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that Windows or the media player does not include by default. You may be played through your computer, the player uses the Windows Media... you to view a list of shows. 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 to your speakers. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows...
... on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. When you play and create digital media files. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that Windows or the media player does not include by default. You may be played through your computer, the player uses the Windows Media... you to view a list of shows. 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 to your speakers. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows...
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... mouse. If it solves your computer and check if it does not, your wall socket is lit. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on your monitor. 2. Removing additional external devices These devices may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc.... working wall socket). 3. Always connect your computer, except the monitor cable and the keyboard. 2. Disconnect all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other end to restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Caution: Before you wish...
... mouse. If it solves your computer and check if it does not, your wall socket is lit. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on your monitor. 2. Removing additional external devices These devices may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc.... working wall socket). 3. Always connect your computer, except the monitor cable and the keyboard. 2. Disconnect all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other end to restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Caution: Before you wish...
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...: Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is only applicable if these devices are required to www.gateway.com/ prop65. These accessories are present. For additional information regarding this device. A telephone line cord...to use in this device must be in your computer system. MERCURY WARNING THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PER PART 68 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR 47) (APPLICABLE... against harmful interference in your system are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is no guarantee that to the telephone company.
...: Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is only applicable if these devices are required to www.gateway.com/ prop65. These accessories are present. For additional information regarding this device. A telephone line cord...to use in this device must be in your computer system. MERCURY WARNING THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PER PART 68 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR 47) (APPLICABLE... against harmful interference in your system are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is no guarantee that to the telephone company.
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... power outlet is required for USB, IEEE1394, serial, printer, game, analog or digital audio/ video, Ethernet LAN, PS2, TV or FM antennas, and generally all local (individual office) computers... if you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your Gateway computer to your country. Gateway recommends that can cause serious personal injury. You then must unplug the power... The power supply has no circumstances should be rated for details. The cord length must display an international agency approval marking. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. You must...
... power outlet is required for USB, IEEE1394, serial, printer, game, analog or digital audio/ video, Ethernet LAN, PS2, TV or FM antennas, and generally all local (individual office) computers... if you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your Gateway computer to your country. Gateway recommends that can cause serious personal injury. You then must unplug the power... The power supply has no circumstances should be rated for details. The cord length must display an international agency approval marking. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. You must...
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... Action Center 28, 31 Shutdown 13 Sleep mode 12, 34 Software Removing software 26 Software License 55 Speakers 8 Spyware 29 Storage 13 S-Video 11 System requirements 44 System Restore 27, 38 System tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T ...Task Manager 38 Troubleshooting Display 40 Internet 41 Keyboard 39 Mouse 39 Printer 43 Sound 40 Top cases 34 TV tuner 11, 18 TV-Out 11 U Uninstalling hardware ...
... Action Center 28, 31 Shutdown 13 Sleep mode 12, 34 Software Removing software 26 Software License 55 Speakers 8 Spyware 29 Storage 13 S-Video 11 System requirements 44 System Restore 27, 38 System tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T ...Task Manager 38 Troubleshooting Display 40 Internet 41 Keyboard 39 Mouse 39 Printer 43 Sound 40 Top cases 34 TV tuner 11, 18 TV-Out 11 U Uninstalling hardware ...
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...Using MUSICMATCH 88 Playing CDs 88 Creating MP3 music files 90 Editing track information 91 Building a music library 93 Changing the music library display settings 94 Listening to Internet radio 95 Using advanced features 95 Playing a DVD 95 Creating CDs and DVDs 97 Copying a CD ...CD or DVD 102 Copying music tracks 105 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 ...
...Using MUSICMATCH 88 Playing CDs 88 Creating MP3 music files 90 Editing track information 91 Building a music library 93 Changing the music library display settings 94 Listening to Internet radio 95 Using advanced features 95 Playing a DVD 95 Creating CDs and DVDs 97 Copying a CD ...CD or DVD 102 Copying music tracks 105 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 ...
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...at all times. If the color in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com You can adjust the screen settings for optimum appearance. For more information about these adjustments, see your... images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to be displayed ...
...at all times. If the color in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com You can adjust the screen settings for optimum appearance. For more information about these adjustments, see your... images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to be displayed ...
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..., then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to the video port on the back of your computer. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" on page ...181. ■ Open your Control Panel is not correct ■ Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on page 206. ■ Connect a monitor that the... monitor cable is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 233
..., then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to the video port on the back of your computer. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" on page ...181. ■ Open your Control Panel is not correct ■ Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on page 206. ■ Connect a monitor that the... monitor cable is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 233
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... aperture grille. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting The color is not uniform Make sure that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on degauss, see your monitor documentation) or turn off for ...at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com Make sure that the monitor warms up from sources of the way up for at least 30 minutes before making a ...
... aperture grille. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting The color is not uniform Make sure that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on degauss, see your monitor documentation) or turn off for ...at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com Make sure that the monitor warms up from sources of the way up for at least 30 minutes before making a ...
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... page 181. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. If you... outlet. ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free or debris. www.gateway.com 235 Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable... switched on. Help and Support For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse.
... page 181. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. If you... outlet. ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free or debris. www.gateway.com 235 Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable... switched on. Help and Support For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse.
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... 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 Web site 28 help 26 Help and Support 26 online help 27 257
... 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 Web site 28 help 26 Help and Support 26 online help 27 257