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... DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack 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 (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you complete the Windows...
... DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack 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 (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you complete the Windows...
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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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... Ethernet components. Using a router The most well-known example of these components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to one person. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located...
... Ethernet components. Using a router The most well-known example of these components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to one person. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located...
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... copper pins in two different types; Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with eight pins) on to the computers on the bottom. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have not already done so. Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they...
... copper pins in two different types; Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with eight pins) on to the computers on the bottom. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have not already done so. Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they...
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... each computer on your current setup. When you are using your network. 7 Click OK. Use the documentation that you have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 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. Be sure to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to restart...
... each computer on your current setup. When you are using your network. 7 Click OK. Use the documentation that you have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 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. Be sure to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to restart...
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... can share your network. After the drives and printers on each of the window. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front...
... can share your network. After the drives and printers on each of the window. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front...
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... the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Use the additional desktop space to roughly double the size of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must...
... the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Use the additional desktop space to roughly double the size of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must...
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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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... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information 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. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an...
... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information 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. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an...
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... DVD drive. This jack is color-coded green. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power...
... DVD drive. This jack is color-coded green. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power...
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..."Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront 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...
..."Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront 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...
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... does not keep time or the settings in your computer. 54 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the expansion...
... does not keep time or the settings in your computer. 54 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the expansion...
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... online help Customer Care 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 connected. Warning Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your computer and contact a qualified computer technician...
... online help Customer Care 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 connected. Warning Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your computer and contact a qualified computer technician...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver...
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... ENTER. Recovering your system). For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover your speaker connections. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start...
... ENTER. Recovering your system). For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover your speaker connections. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start...
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... a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see that product's documentation or support...
... a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see that product's documentation or support...
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... Windows Vista operating system DVD. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 99. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers...
... Windows Vista operating system DVD. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 99. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers...
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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...