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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... broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. This number will be used in your home or office. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. The router is available at 1000 Mbps. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is located...
... broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. This number will be used in your home or office. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. The router is available at 1000 Mbps. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is located...
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The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; Connecting network cables We recommend using for your network, you will be connecting your network to connect two computers. Category 5 cables are available in front of cable is listed. For a crossover cable, the wires on installing the card and any network computer. If one is not listed, you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. This type of Network adapters. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router...
The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; Connecting network cables We recommend using for your network, you will be connecting your network to connect two computers. Category 5 cables are available in front of cable is listed. For a crossover cable, the wires on installing the card and any network computer. If one is not listed, you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. This type of Network adapters. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router...
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... Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Each computer name must give each computer on the network. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that you do not have them already installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Use...
... Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Each computer name must give each computer on the network. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that you do not have them already installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Use...
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... you plan to set up on each other. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for Internet communications. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you have already named your network. 7 Click OK. We recommend you use to talk...
... you plan to set up on each other. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for Internet communications. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you have already named your network. 7 Click OK. We recommend you use to talk...
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... Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center. 2 Choose Diagnose and Repair on page 57. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop...
... Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center. 2 Choose Diagnose and Repair on page 57. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop...
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... video connections), 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 have the same content), click 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens...
... video connections), 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 have the same content), click 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens...
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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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... write to turn the power on . Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to 3.5" diskettes. You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as...
... write to turn the power on . Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to 3.5" diskettes. You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as...
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... record sound on your computer (Default). CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) 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 one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks...
... record sound on your computer (Default). CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) 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 one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks...
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... can be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You...
... can be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You...
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... button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. See the guide that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Replace any damaged cables. The printer is on installing the printer driver. 89 Make sure that it in the printer setup. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make...
... button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. See the guide that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Replace any damaged cables. The printer is on installing the printer driver. 89 Make sure that it in the printer setup. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make...
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... Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you need to its factory condition" on page 143 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To...
... Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you need to its factory condition" on page 143 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To...
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... re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to recover software that did not come with your computer, you should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to recover your own set. If you need to follow that software's installation instructions. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you...
... re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to recover software that did not come with your computer, you should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to recover your own set. If you need to follow that software's installation instructions. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you...
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... must recover your system using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then...
... must recover your system using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then...
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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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... visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone 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) 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...
... visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone 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) 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...
8512389 - Media Center Hardware Setup Poster
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... TV In video source, see your computer. Display quality is disabled. *necessary only if you complete the initial Windows setup, click (Start) , then Media Center on your computer, or press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center setup wizard. 2 Follow the setup screens to your TV's documentation. Connect the IR receiver cable (optional)* NOTE: If the front of your TV supports: VGA-Best. SETTING UP YOUR MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE SETTING UP MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE Install remote control batteries Insert two...
... TV In video source, see your computer. Display quality is disabled. *necessary only if you complete the initial Windows setup, click (Start) , then Media Center on your computer, or press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center setup wizard. 2 Follow the setup screens to your TV's documentation. Connect the IR receiver cable (optional)* NOTE: If the front of your TV supports: VGA-Best. SETTING UP YOUR MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE SETTING UP MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE Install remote control batteries Insert two...