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... is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest...
... is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest...
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...the video device to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. Coaxial (TV) 9 The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the ... Select the connector that your computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center....
...the video device to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. Coaxial (TV) 9 The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the ... Select the connector that your computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center....
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...display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. By default, if your display device was purchased with two ... an S-Video port. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on page 27 for Gateway contact information. If your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. See Windows Help & Support for more information about changing the screen resolution. For a better picture on the screen, a ...
...display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. By default, if your display device was purchased with two ... an S-Video port. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on page 27 for Gateway contact information. If your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. See Windows Help & Support for more information about changing the screen resolution. For a better picture on the screen, a ...
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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... in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the TV's S-Video In port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that...Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. S-Video display output is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of TV (interlaced or progressive scan),...
... in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the TV's S-Video In port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that...Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. S-Video display output is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of TV (interlaced or progressive scan),...
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..., produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will... resolutions and refresh rates, they are using the Media Center computer functions. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV? A: Your Media...
..., produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will... resolutions and refresh rates, they are using the Media Center computer functions. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV? A: Your Media...
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... on my home DVD player? A: Yes. A: You must also have Windows XP with the Media Center itself. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Nero Express, and with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows...
... on my home DVD player? A: Yes. A: You must also have Windows XP with the Media Center itself. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Nero Express, and with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows...
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... Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button to help you quickly discover and use...
... Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button to help you quickly discover and use...
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TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 27 Note: Your computer may vary from the illustration. Contacting Gateway For Gateway contact information, see your computer's User Guide or the system label.
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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Gateway Web site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Gateway Web site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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... 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
... 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
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...be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in addition to help you keep your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. to provide best-of your computer in good operating condition. Chapter 1: Getting ...Help Thank you for years to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support. We have highlighted...
...be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in addition to help you keep your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. to provide best-of your computer in good operating condition. Chapter 1: Getting ...Help Thank you for years to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support. We have highlighted...
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Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer.
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer.
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...drivers. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to get a list of all Gateway computers. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. Downloads Click Downloads to locate your computer. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to help... specific to get the latest software updates for both sales and support. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com To view support documents for all the products that Gateway supports. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to view and purchase upgrades...
...drivers. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to get a list of all Gateway computers. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. Downloads Click Downloads to locate your computer. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to help... specific to get the latest software updates for both sales and support. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com To view support documents for all the products that Gateway supports. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to view and purchase upgrades...
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Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer.
Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer.
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...search results, click the results header for the type of results you entered in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft... gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located in Help and Support and are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to open BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for...
...search results, click the results header for the type of results you entered in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft... gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located in Help and Support and are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to open BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for...
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TTOeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Gateway contact information To help you locate Gateway contact information, you can find the Gateway Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the side of your computer case.
TTOeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Gateway contact information To help you locate Gateway contact information, you can find the Gateway Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the side of your computer case.
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...this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your... operating system. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrPHt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of...
...this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your... operating system. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrPHt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of...
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...they are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about your computer, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com The Support page also has links to your computer. For more memory. Chapter 2: Checking ...programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and ...
...they are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about your computer, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com The Support page also has links to your computer. For more memory. Chapter 2: Checking ...programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and ...