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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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... Introduction to networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router. Networking terms you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on . A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
... Introduction to networking Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router. Networking terms you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on . A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
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...-through cable, the wires on the left. Setting up a network using for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers.
...-through cable, the wires on the left. Setting up a network using for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers.
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... on the network. Make sure that you have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. If one . Use a computer name of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the left. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the computers that do not set up a wired network, make sure...
... on the network. Make sure that you have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. If one . Use a computer name of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the left. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the computers that do not set up a wired network, make sure...
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to your network. 7 Click OK. One of up on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Type the following in your network workgroup, and the name must be different...
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to your network. 7 Click OK. One of up on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Type the following in your network workgroup, and the name must be different...
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... router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • If you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and...
... router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • If you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and...
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... need 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. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 77 Use the additional desktop space to deselect the check box for its driver. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors...
... need 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. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 77 Use the additional desktop space to deselect the check box for its driver. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors...
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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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... has links to -read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
... has links to -read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
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... color-coded pink. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 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. You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Connect your video camera to operate...
... color-coded pink. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 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. You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Connect your video camera to operate...
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... 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 a port on this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 27. Plug your side left speakers into this...
... 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 a port on this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 27. Plug your side left speakers into this...
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... Windows patch Q810243 Update. 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. The non-Media Center computer must be played on a non-Media Center computer that your computer. 82 You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to DVD can be connected to the Internet...
... Windows patch Q810243 Update. 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. The non-Media Center computer must be played on a non-Media Center computer that your computer. 82 You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to DVD can be connected to the Internet...
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... working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. 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. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make...
... working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. 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. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make...
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... 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 your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 96. 91 www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution...
... 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 your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 96. 91 www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution...
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... pre-installed on your system, you need to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. You can usually recover your 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 software's installation instructions. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
... pre-installed on your system, you need to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. You can usually recover your 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 software's installation instructions. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
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... software and driver recovery discs to recover your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your keyboard. You will also need to recover your original hard drive...
... software and driver recovery discs to recover your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your keyboard. You will also need to recover your original hard drive...
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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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... 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 thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . If you need help while setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SERIAL NUMBER...
... 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 thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . If you need help while setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SERIAL NUMBER...