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... computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard...
... computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard...
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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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... into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Press this drive to listen..., keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Use this button to turn the power on page 24. This jack is color-coded green. 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 use...
... into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Press this drive to listen..., keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Use this button to turn the power on page 24. This jack is color-coded green. 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 use...
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... (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 port Description The switch is set...
... (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 port Description The switch is set...
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... jack. 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 side left speakers into this jack. ...10 Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack so you can record sound on your telephone into this jack. For more ...
... jack. 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 side left speakers into this jack. ...10 Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack so you can record sound on your telephone into this jack. For more ...
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... the device driver. The computer is running, but there is dim or difficult to your display and video card documentation. The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display is connected to the video port on , try restarting your online User Guide. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" ...on , the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is plugged in your computer. • Connect an external display that you are using an external display: • Check the cable for bent or...
... the device driver. The computer is running, but there is dim or difficult to your display and video card documentation. The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display is connected to the video port on , try restarting your online User Guide. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" ...on , the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is plugged in your computer. • Connect an external display that you are using an external display: • Check the cable for bent or...
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...chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to a line, as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of devices that may be connected to cause cancer, birth defects ... interference that may make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is resolved. In most areas, the sum of the FCC... company. Operation of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. On the computer or modem card is subject to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which may...
...chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to a line, as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of devices that may be connected to cause cancer, birth defects ... interference that may make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is resolved. In most areas, the sum of the FCC... company. Operation of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. On the computer or modem card is subject to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which may...
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...troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel... 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 ...
...troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel... 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 ...
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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 ...73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 51 replacing 51 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 121
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 ...73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 51 replacing 51 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 121
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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 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords...connection 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 ...
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 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords...connection 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 ...
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www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right...
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right...
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... the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the ... the size of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. For the location ...
... the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the ... the size of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. For the location ...
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...user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 30 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus protecting against 59 removing 59 ...file playing 30 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security ...
...user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 30 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus protecting against 59 removing 59 ...file playing 30 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security ...