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...headphones or powered speakers. Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in your whole computer. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. An adapter may need to connect a compatible display device...computer to communicate with a high-speed SATA connection. Connect to your television (or a speaker system). S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - Allows you to connect high-speed digital devices to a monitor with a VGA port. if...
...headphones or powered speakers. Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in your whole computer. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. An adapter may need to connect a compatible display device...computer to communicate with a high-speed SATA connection. Connect to your television (or a speaker system). S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - Allows you to connect high-speed digital devices to a monitor with a VGA port. if...
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...codec? Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may work with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that may not have been installed on your software collection (e.g. When you play in the error message. If you get a message that Windows...the media programs installed on your computer is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you to select a DVD player, we recommend that might be ...
...codec? Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may work with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that may not have been installed on your software collection (e.g. When you play in the error message. If you get a message that Windows...the media programs installed on your computer is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you to select a DVD player, we recommend that might be ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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...is disconnected from starting in some situations. A screen saver may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Close all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other. Right-click on an empty spot on the wall socket and check if it does not... and watch if the power LED of the computer, please ensure that the power plug is may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1. Try to restart your computer. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be faulty. Helpdesk - 35 Adjust the screen saver properties ...
...is disconnected from starting in some situations. A screen saver may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Close all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other. Right-click on an empty spot on the wall socket and check if it does not... and watch if the power LED of the computer, please ensure that the power plug is may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1. Try to restart your computer. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be faulty. Helpdesk - 35 Adjust the screen saver properties ...
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...) Your modem complies with the computer. See installation instructions for service information. Contact Gateway for details. Caution: The transmitting device embedded in the United States of wireless devices...instructions, may be used in your computer system. On the computer or modem card is a label that interference will void the authorization to which can radiate radio... technician for use it. REGULATORY INFORMATION WIRELESS DEVICES Caution: Wireless devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected. Modification to a wireless device will not occur...
...) Your modem complies with the computer. See installation instructions for service information. Contact Gateway for details. Caution: The transmitting device embedded in the United States of wireless devices...instructions, may be used in your computer system. On the computer or modem card is a label that interference will void the authorization to which can radiate radio... technician for use it. REGULATORY INFORMATION WIRELESS DEVICES Caution: Wireless devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected. Modification to a wireless device will not occur...
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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... lets you take movies that you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in your computer. For more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on your digital photographs or scanned images to link your computers. ... kits use network cabling to your computer. A scanner copies an image, such as documents. 8 www.gateway.com To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Ethernet home networking kits use radio frequency to e-mail messages or post them on your home. For...
... lets you take movies that you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in your computer. For more information, see "Connecting a digital video camera" on your digital photographs or scanned images to link your computers. ... kits use network cabling to your computer. A scanner copies an image, such as documents. 8 www.gateway.com To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Ethernet home networking kits use radio frequency to e-mail messages or post them on your home. For...
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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 read from media cards 77 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 your computer.
7 Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your computer ■ Use the optional media card reader to read from media cards 77 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 your computer.
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www.gateway.com 207 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. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
www.gateway.com 207 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. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
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... cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 233 If your Control Panel is plugged in cards" on page 181. ■ Open your computer case and reseat the video card. Type the keyword screen resolution in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.... 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to the video port on . For more information,...
... cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 233 If your Control Panel is plugged in cards" on page 181. ■ Open your computer case and reseat the video card. Type the keyword screen resolution in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.... 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to the video port on . For more information,...
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... off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com The aperture grille allows more information, see your monitor's documentation. For more light to stabilize the internal aperture grille. For more information...
... off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com The aperture grille allows more information, see your monitor's documentation. For more light to stabilize the internal aperture grille. 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 ...