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... Add-in /side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on using your Gateway computer, see your User Guide that came with the...Plug the USB cable into a power supply. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer's USB ports...
... Add-in /side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on using your Gateway computer, see your User Guide that came with the...Plug the USB cable into a power supply. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer's USB ports...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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... a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 Identifying drive types 31 Inserting an optical disc 32 Playing a CD 33 Playing a DVD 33 Playing a Blu-ray Disc 33 Playing an HD-DVD 33 Recording to optical discs 33 Creating audio and video files 33 Copying... and music libraries 37 Creating music files 37 Building a music library 39 Editing track information 39 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media...
... a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 Identifying drive types 31 Inserting an optical disc 32 Playing a CD 33 Playing a DVD 33 Playing a Blu-ray Disc 33 Playing an HD-DVD 33 Recording to optical discs 33 Creating audio and video files 33 Copying... and music libraries 37 Creating music files 37 Building a music library 39 Editing track information 39 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media...
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CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29
CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29
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www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right...
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right...
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If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location ... Use the additional desktop space to roughly double the size of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows ... of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 77 www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Tip ...
If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location ... Use the additional desktop space to roughly double the size of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows ... of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 77 www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Tip ...
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... 13 C cable modem 19, 48, 50 cards inserting memory card 30 installing memory card 30 removing memory card 30 slots 30 types of memory cards supported 30 CD adding tracks to your library ... and graphics 16 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 14 folders 10 music files 38 video DVD 41 WMA files 38 customizing 71 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders ...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 ...
... 13 C cable modem 19, 48, 50 cards inserting memory card 30 installing memory card 30 removing memory card 30 slots 30 types of memory cards supported 30 CD adding tracks to your library ... and graphics 16 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 14 folders 10 music files 38 video DVD 41 WMA files 38 customizing 71 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders ...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 ...
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www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks ... documents 14 files 7 files across network 59 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 PDA memory cards 30 playing audio CD 33, 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34 power... 64 user accounts adding in Windows XP 80 switching in Windows XP 80 using Fax 23 V VGA port 77 video playing 33, 34 viewing shared drives 58 shared folders 58 virus protecting against 63 removing 63 87
www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks ... documents 14 files 7 files across network 59 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 PDA memory cards 30 playing audio CD 33, 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34 power... 64 user accounts adding in Windows XP 80 switching in Windows XP 80 using Fax 23 V VGA port 77 video playing 33, 34 viewing shared drives 58 shared folders 58 virus protecting against 63 removing 63 87
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... DVD drive. For more information about your drive, see the online User Guide. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ...ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Component Icon Memory card reader DVD/CD drive Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other...
... DVD drive. For more information about your drive, see the online User Guide. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ...ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Component Icon Memory card reader DVD/CD drive Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other...
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... antenna connectors (optional) PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem (line) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for...
... antenna connectors (optional) PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem (line) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for...
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...scanner, or other device" on page 28. Stereo out: Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). Remove this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this 6-pin IEEE 1394... as a printer) into this port. 9 This jack is user configurable for digital sound. www.gateway.com Component Icon Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF output jack...port Parallel port Description Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this optional jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other ...
...scanner, or other device" on page 28. Stereo out: Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). Remove this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this 6-pin IEEE 1394... as a printer) into this port. 9 This jack is user configurable for digital sound. www.gateway.com Component Icon Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF output jack...port Parallel port Description Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this optional jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other ...
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... from your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. Plug a modem cable into a port on this ... jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for...
... from your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. Plug a modem cable into a port on this ... jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for...
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... allows more light to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Use the monitor degauss feature (see your monitor and video card documentation. The text on degauss, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least 30 ...dim or difficult to pass through the screen for at least a half hour, then restart your computer. • Change the display settings. www.gateway.com The color is not uniform • Make sure that : • Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background...
... allows more light to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Use the monitor degauss feature (see your monitor and video card documentation. The text on degauss, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least 30 ...dim or difficult to pass through the screen for at least a half hour, then restart your computer. • Change the display settings. www.gateway.com The color is not uniform • Make sure that : • Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background...
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www.gateway.com E checking for errors 60 editing buttons 20, 22 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 30... Ethernet jack 10 troubleshooting 76 Ethernet network HD DVD drive 6 connecting 16 headphone jack 7, 9 jack 16 heat sink expansion card replacing 45 adding 47 Hibernate mode 7 replacing 47 external audio jack 9, 10 I F faxes troubleshooting 85 files backing up ...21, 22 numeric keypad 21, 22 Scroll Lock 21, 22 installing battery 49 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 32 memory 37 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 31 system battery 49...
www.gateway.com E checking for errors 60 editing buttons 20, 22 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 30... Ethernet jack 10 troubleshooting 76 Ethernet network HD DVD drive 6 connecting 16 headphone jack 7, 9 jack 16 heat sink expansion card replacing 45 adding 47 Hibernate mode 7 replacing 47 external audio jack 9, 10 I F faxes troubleshooting 85 files backing up ...21, 22 numeric keypad 21, 22 Scroll Lock 21, 22 installing battery 49 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 32 memory 37 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 31 system battery 49...
8512417 - Gateway Setup Guide
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...of their respective companies. 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (... 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 need help after you need help and information about...
...of their respective companies. 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (... 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 need help after you need help and information about...