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... tips on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your hard drive. All rights reserved. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Note: If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on...
... tips on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your hard drive. All rights reserved. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Note: If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on...
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... memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
... memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
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... port locations may look different than 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 computer's label. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
... port locations may look different than 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 computer's label. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
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....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 this drive to listen to connect a removable hard drive. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your video camera to turn the power on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to operate...
....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 this drive to listen to connect a removable hard drive. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your video camera to turn the power on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to operate...
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... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port...
... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port...
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... or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. If you turn off your computer. 52 Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention...
... or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. If you turn off your computer. 52 Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention...
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... and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged...
... and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged...
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...; Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on page 77. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable...
...; Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on page 77. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable...
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The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that...
The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that you need to follow that software's installation instructions. If you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...
... pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that you need to follow that software's installation instructions. If you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...
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... the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can still run Windows, back up files in c:\backup. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have not already done so). A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which...
... the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can still run Windows, back up files in c:\backup. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have not already done so). A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which...
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... 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 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
... 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 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
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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 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
... 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 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
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... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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..., and cables connecting each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 44 Business networks are common methods of creating a LAN. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to replace USB or Firewire cables. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Fast or...
..., and cables connecting each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 44 Business networks are common methods of creating a LAN. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to replace USB or Firewire cables. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Fast or...
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... so. If the connection is working , contact your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are using a router If you are attached to copper pins in two different types; Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of a router. Setting up a network using for more than two...
... so. If the connection is working , contact your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are using a router If you are attached to copper pins in two different types; Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of a router. Setting up a network using for more than two...
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... folder that you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on your network. After the drives and printers on the network. 52 If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center.
... folder that you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on your network. After the drives and printers on the network. 52 If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center.
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The Display Settings dialog box opens. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to...
The Display Settings dialog box opens. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to...
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... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...
... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...