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... can connect your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. in... video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer...
... can connect your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. in... video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer...
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... Guide has been included on your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...; Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About...
... Guide has been included on your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...; Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other... You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or...
..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other... You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or...
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.../2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard...
.../2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard...
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... into this card, if installed. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear ...jack. 10 Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in : Plug an...
... into this card, if installed. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear ...jack. 10 Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in : Plug an...
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...Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.gateway.com Identifying optical drive types Your computer may contain one or more of the following logos: If your optical drive has Your drive type Use...Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and double layer DVD+R discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording...
...Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.gateway.com Identifying optical drive types Your computer may contain one or more of the following logos: If your optical drive has Your drive type Use...Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and double layer DVD+R discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording...
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...HD-DVD discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your ...information • Use your music files to play these CDs on a CD player or your drive for... DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your computer's CD drive. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music ...26 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs.
...HD-DVD discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your ...information • Use your music files to play these CDs on a CD player or your drive for... DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your computer's CD drive. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music ...26 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs.
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...from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to optical discs You can hold 30... GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. For more . Creating discs Recording to a standard...
...from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to optical discs You can hold 30... GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. For more . Creating discs Recording to a standard...
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... • Reinstall the device driver. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is lit continuously • Remove the diskette from the Display Settings dialog box. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The diskette drive LED is connected to the...See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your online User Guide. Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to your display and video card documentation. The text on the display is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. For more information, see the "...
... • Reinstall the device driver. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is lit continuously • Remove the diskette from the Display Settings dialog box. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The diskette drive LED is connected to the...See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your online User Guide. Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to your display and video card documentation. The text on the display is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. For more information, see the "...
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... Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. The video displayed from Media Center is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of display devices, including retail TVs, may need to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Let the keyboard dry before using it . Media Center...
... Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. The video displayed from Media Center is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of display devices, including retail TVs, may need to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Let the keyboard dry before using it . Media Center...
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.... Important Cable connections must be purchased from www.gateway.com. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. www.gateway.com • Type of connection used-You can cause problems and affect the video quality. For a better picture on a larger ...TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the computer's VGA (monitor) port to the TV's VGA In port for TV images. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV does not have more information about ...
.... Important Cable connections must be purchased from www.gateway.com. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. www.gateway.com • Type of connection used-You can cause problems and affect the video quality. For a better picture on a larger ...TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the computer's VGA (monitor) port to the TV's VGA In port for TV images. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV does not have more information about ...
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... display, especially when viewing and using . You need to burn programs that were recorded with Media Center itself. 84 Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of sequential scan lines. You need to configure your computer to output to a DVD with DVD recording (...a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of the video image with the even lines. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at www.gateway.com. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. For more information, ...
... display, especially when viewing and using . You need to burn programs that were recorded with Media Center itself. 84 Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of sequential scan lines. You need to configure your computer to output to a DVD with DVD recording (...a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of the video image with the even lines. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at www.gateway.com. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. For more information, ...
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... of this device causes harm to the telephone line. The modem is designed to be certain of the number of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the total .... See installation instructions for information. 112 In most areas, the sum of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is Part 68-compliant. Operation of devices which may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be provided...
... of this device causes harm to the telephone line. The modem is designed to be certain of the number of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the total .... See installation instructions for information. 112 In most areas, the sum of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is Part 68-compliant. Operation of devices which may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be provided...
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... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 9 telephone 10 universal aduio 31 universal audio 92 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 Zip drive 7, 9 copying CDs and DVDs 27 CRT screen cleaning 60 Customer Service Accounting 106 Sales 106
... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 9 telephone 10 universal aduio 31 universal audio 92 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 Zip drive 7, 9 copying CDs and DVDs 27 CRT screen cleaning 60 Customer Service Accounting 106 Sales 106
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port...
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...69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files... Num Lock 19, 21 numeric keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 35 memory 40 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 ...
...69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files... Num Lock 19, 21 numeric keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 35 memory 40 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 ...
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www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive ... speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W waking computer...
www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive ... speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W waking computer...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 ... Scan 22 Sending a fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax 27 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 29 Playing music and movies 30 Playing audio and video files 30 Playing optical discs 31 i
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 ... Scan 22 Sending a fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax 27 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 29 Playing music and movies 30 Playing audio and video files 30 Playing optical discs 31 i
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... audio files and music libraries 33 Creating music files 33 Building a music library 35 Editing track information 35 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 36 Creating a music CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center...
... audio files and music libraries 33 Creating music files 33 Building a music library 35 Editing track information 35 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 36 Creating a music CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center...