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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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... control point for setting up a wired Ethernet network is working , contact your current setup. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make...
... control point for setting up a wired Ethernet network is working , contact your current setup. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make...
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... or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Setting up a network using for your network to connect two computers. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you will be connecting your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in a different order (different colors, left . Setting up a network for instructions on installing the card and any network computer. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the...
... or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Setting up a network using for your network to connect two computers. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you will be connecting your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in a different order (different colors, left . Setting up a network for instructions on installing the card and any network computer. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the...
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... and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up your network. If you need to other users on the computers that do not set up to download...
... and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up your network. If you need to other users on the computers that do not set up to download...
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... Restart Now. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is a language computers use on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is automatically installed as for Internet communications. All the computers on your network need to set up the network connection on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation...
... Restart Now. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is a language computers use on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is automatically installed as for Internet communications. All the computers on your network need to set up the network connection on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation...
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... or access point literature • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on the left of your access point is using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Modify the security settings to it, your network is plugged in and compare the status lights on...
... or access point literature • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on the left of your access point is using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Modify the security settings to it, your network is plugged in and compare the status lights on...
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... 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 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. You can connect an additional monitor...
... 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 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. You can connect an additional monitor...
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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...
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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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... -read manual that are specific to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Maintaining To access the User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The User Guide is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes...
... -read manual that are specific to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Maintaining To access the User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The User Guide is an in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes...
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... Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is turned on or off. Connect your video camera to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. 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 these jacks. 7 www.gateway...
... Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is turned on or off. Connect your video camera to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. 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 these jacks. 7 www.gateway...
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... 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 this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into...
... 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 this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into...
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... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your Internet account is failing. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your home DVD player • Yes, you can. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots...
... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your Internet account is failing. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your home DVD player • Yes, you can. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots...
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... it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is free from cuts or damage. 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...
... it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is free from cuts or damage. 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...
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... sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on page 96. 91 For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring...
... sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on page 96. 91 For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring...
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...-installed software and drivers from your own set. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs (you will need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. 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...
...-installed software and drivers from your own set. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs (you will need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. 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...
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... 96. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. A list of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you...
... 96. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. A list of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you...
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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...
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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...