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... Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. All rights reserved. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 If you need...
... Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. All rights reserved. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 If you need...
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... Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
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... more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on a home network. This number will be used for the network. IP address-Internet Protocol...
... more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on a home network. This number will be used for the network. IP address-Internet Protocol...
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... can assign IP addresses to connect two computers. Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on both ends of cable. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you access the Internet connection from ISP to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have not already...
... can assign IP addresses to connect two computers. Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on both ends of cable. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you access the Internet connection from ISP to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have not already...
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... Workgroup settings area. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up a network. Setting up your network. If you need to find out how soon after the installation the line will be unique on your network. 7 Click OK. Be sure to install wireless cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using...
... Workgroup settings area. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up a network. Setting up your network. If you need to find out how soon after the installation the line will be unique on your network. 7 Click OK. Be sure to install wireless cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using...
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... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your printer to the network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your printer to the network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
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... install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. You may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn...
... install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. You may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn...
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... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...
... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...
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... memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing the system battery 54 Replacing the system board 56 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 59 Setting up a maintenance schedule 60 Caring for your computer 61 Cleaning your computer 62 Cleaning the exterior 62 Cleaning the keyboard 62 Cleaning the monitor 63 Cleaning the mouse 63 Cleaning optical discs 64 Updating Windows...
... memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing the system battery 54 Replacing the system board 56 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 59 Setting up a maintenance schedule 60 Caring for your computer 61 Cleaning your computer 62 Cleaning the exterior 62 Cleaning the keyboard 62 Cleaning the monitor 63 Cleaning the mouse 63 Cleaning optical discs 64 Updating Windows...
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... and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. The Support page also has links to your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide...
... and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. The Support page also has links to your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide...
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... 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen to turn the power on . Plug a microphone into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). The power indicator lights when...
... 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen to turn the power on . Plug a microphone into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). The power indicator lights when...
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... speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this screw before opening the case. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Connect...
... speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this screw before opening the case. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Connect...
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... damage to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the expansion card. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 40. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not...
... damage to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the expansion card. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 40. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not...
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... in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged •...
... in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged •...
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.... The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. You see a "Printer queue is not set to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Most printers...
.... The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. You see a "Printer queue is not set to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Most printers...
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... driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 77 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support...
... driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 77 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support...
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... a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 108. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • If only one...
... a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 108. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • If only one...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any software that was not pre-installed on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
... pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any software that was not pre-installed on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
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... adjusting volume 93 connecting 10 diagnostics 92 dialing properties 90 troubleshooting 90 troubleshooting connection speed 92 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 79 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 79 using 29 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting 80 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 99, 102 re-installing 98 drives backing up files...
... adjusting volume 93 connecting 10 diagnostics 92 dialing properties 90 troubleshooting 90 troubleshooting connection speed 92 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 79 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 79 using 29 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting 80 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 99, 102 re-installing 98 drives backing up files...
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... power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 95 troubleshooting 95 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 99, 102 re-installing 98 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 106 drivers 98 programs 98 software 98 system 97 Windows 98 with Gateway Recovery Center 101 with Windows DVD 108 with Windows System Restore 104 recovery discs creating 99 drivers 99, 102 programs 99, 102 software 99, 102 using 102 re-installing defaults...
... power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 95 troubleshooting 95 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 99, 102 re-installing 98 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 106 drivers 98 programs 98 software 98 system 97 Windows 98 with Gateway Recovery Center 101 with Windows DVD 108 with Windows System Restore 104 recovery discs creating 99 drivers 99, 102 programs 99, 102 software 99, 102 using 102 re-installing defaults...