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... on using your Gateway computer, see your User Guide that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your model) If available, connect to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. 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...
... on using your Gateway computer, see your User Guide that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your model) If available, connect to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. 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...
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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... connection type is the central control point for the network. 48 Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is working , contact your Internet service provider. The network is located on the network. Before you begin setting up your network...
... connection type is the central control point for the network. 48 Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is working , contact your Internet service provider. The network is located on the network. Before you begin setting up your network...
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... www.gateway.com. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on the computers that comes with the spring clip on the left to the copper pins in two different types; This type of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit...
... www.gateway.com. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on the computers that comes with the spring clip on the left to the copper pins in two different types; This type of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit...
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... wireless Ethernet device installed in the Computer name box. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. This means that you do not have connected the network cabling. Check your computer does not already have set up a wired network, 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...
... wireless Ethernet device installed in the Computer name box. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. This means that you do not have connected the network cabling. Check your computer does not already have set up a wired network, 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...
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... compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. You may have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on your network. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your workgroup 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...
... compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. You may have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on your network. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your workgroup 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...
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... the settings you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that came with your home network is 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 to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer, you cannot connect to the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center...
... the settings you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that came with your home network is 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 to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer, you cannot connect to the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center...
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... 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-click an empty space on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video connections), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
... 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-click an empty space on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video connections), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
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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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... drive to read from and write to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. www.gateway...
... drive to read from and write to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. www.gateway...
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... Internet connection) into this jack. Plug the cord from your telephone 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/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 so you can record sound on your computer (Default...
... Internet connection) into this jack. Plug the cord from your telephone 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/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 so you can record sound on your computer (Default...
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... about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. 82 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. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media...
... about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. 82 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. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media...
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...; If the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is connected securely to is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it in the printer setup. See the guide that came with your computer. 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 under the Printers category. Many...
...; If the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is connected securely to is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it in the printer setup. See the guide that came with your computer. 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 under the Printers category. Many...
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... 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 143 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 Microsoft System Restore...
... 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 143 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 Microsoft System Restore...
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... should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. 92 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory.
... should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. 92 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory.
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... prompt "Press any key on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using recovery discs" on page 96. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You will also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
... prompt "Press any key on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using recovery discs" on page 96. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You will also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
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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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... GUIDE. 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...
... GUIDE. 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...