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... video (VGA). MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER RO 12/06 otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All rights reserved. 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...
... video (VGA). MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER RO 12/06 otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All rights reserved. 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...
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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... or network device. If the connection is working , contact your current setup. Using a router The most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on the network. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your Internet service provider. To test the connection...
... or network device. If the connection is working , contact your current setup. Using a router The most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on the network. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your Internet service provider. To test the connection...
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... 3 Click Device Manager from you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any network computer. If one is not listed, you will be connecting your network as well. 50 Category 5 cables are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters...
... 3 Click Device Manager from you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any network computer. If one is not listed, you will be connecting your network as well. 50 Category 5 cables are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters...
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... take control of Network adapters. This means that you do not have set up your network. All-numeric computer names are using for information about installing it and setting network security. Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any required drivers. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click...
... take control of Network adapters. This means that you do not have set up your network. All-numeric computer names are using for information about installing it and setting network security. Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any required drivers. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click...
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... your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computers and set to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Type the following in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. We recommend you need the same Workgroup Name. Configuring...
... your network needs a unique Computer Name. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computers and set to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Type the following in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. We recommend you need the same Workgroup Name. Configuring...
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... access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of the following: • Connect your printer to the documentation that your networked computer, then share the printer. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that came with your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port...
... access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of the following: • Connect your printer to the documentation that your networked computer, then share the printer. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that came with your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port...
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... 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. A large number appears on your Windows desktop. To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power...
... 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. A large number appears on your Windows desktop. To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power...
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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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... 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. This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your video camera to 3.5" diskettes. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
... 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. This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your video camera to 3.5" diskettes. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
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..., see "Learning about the Internet" 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 stereo) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. 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 the online User Guide. Plug your telephone into this...
..., see "Learning about the Internet" 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 stereo) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. 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 the online User Guide. Plug your telephone into this...
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... to the Media Center computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). The non-Media Center computer must be replayed on another Media Center computer or on a home DVD player. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide. DVDs recorded with 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...
... to the Media Center computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). The non-Media Center computer must be replayed on another Media Center computer or on a home DVD player. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide. DVDs recorded with 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...
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... the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on , and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that came with your computer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
... the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on , and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that came with your computer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
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..., then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your system under most conditions. If you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on...
..., then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your system under most conditions. If you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on...
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... ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create your system, you have the opportunity. 92 Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your own set of recovery discs while you need to follow...
... ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create your system, you have the opportunity. 92 Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your own set of recovery discs while you need to follow...
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... re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have a technical problem...
... re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. 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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.... 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 Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover...
.... 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 Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover...