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...telephone numbers vary by #. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer...
...telephone numbers vary by #. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
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... using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Your dial-up modem. You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to multiple fax servers or devices on before you have an external fax modem, follow the manufacturer's instructions for attaching it during the setup process. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on a network. The Choose a modem name screen opens...
... using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Your dial-up modem. You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to multiple fax servers or devices on before you have an external fax modem, follow the manufacturer's instructions for attaching it during the setup process. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on a network. The Choose a modem name screen opens...
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.... The router is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your current setup. Before you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Networking terms you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. This number will be used in your Internet service provider. Your municipality may require...
.... The router is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your current setup. Before you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Networking terms you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. This number will be used in your Internet service provider. Your municipality may require...
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...-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are using for your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable is listed. Plug your Ethernet cable into your Ethernet cards for more than two computers and you and with the spring clip on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Setting up a network for instructions on...
...-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are using for your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable is listed. Plug your Ethernet cable into your Ethernet cards for more than two computers and you and with the spring clip on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Setting up a network for instructions on...
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... connected the network cabling. Names must be unique on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer name box. Setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Make sure that you need to 15 characters with your wireless cards for your network, you have them already installed. Use a computer name of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
... connected the network cabling. Names must be unique on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer name box. Setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Make sure that you need to 15 characters with your wireless cards for your network, you have them already installed. Use a computer name of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
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Type wireless network security methods in the access point documentation • Compare the status lights on the left of the window. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer...
Type wireless network security methods in the access point documentation • Compare the status lights on the left of the window. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer...
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... for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. For the location of your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to 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. Shortcut Right...
... for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. For the location of your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to 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. Shortcut Right...
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... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case)
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... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
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... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
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... . Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to 3.5" diskettes. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™...
... . Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to 3.5" diskettes. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™...
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... is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into a port on page 27. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this card, if installed. Plug your rear...
... is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into a port on page 27. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this card, if installed. Plug your rear...
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... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide...
... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide...
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.... • Make sure that the power cable is online. Replace any damaged cables. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your computer. The printer is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. See the guide that...
.... • Make sure that the power cable is online. Replace any damaged cables. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your computer. The printer is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. See the guide that...
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... your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for software and device driver recovery" on page 101. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. • To return your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Using...
... your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for software and device driver recovery" on page 101. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. • To return your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Using...
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... software's installation instructions. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. If you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive...
... software's installation instructions. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. If you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive...
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... key to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then restart your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key on page 96. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have a technical problem...
... key to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then restart your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key on page 96. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have a technical problem...
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... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
8512417 - Gateway Setup Guide
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... (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 card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup...
... (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 card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup...