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...Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All rights reserved. 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...
...Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All rights reserved. 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...
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... detailed specifications. 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 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...
... detailed specifications. 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 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...
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... mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). 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 this drive to listen to connect a removable hard drive. Use...
... mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). 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 this drive to listen to connect a removable hard drive. Use...
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... (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Remove this antenna to your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connect this screw before opening the case. For...
... (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Remove this antenna to your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connect this screw before opening the case. For...
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..., replace the system battery. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in your computer. 52 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are...
..., replace the system battery. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in your computer. 52 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are...
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Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while...
Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while...
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... becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to a broadband modem or network" on it that the optical sensor is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contact your company network Every network is clean and free of debris...
... becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to a broadband modem or network" on it that the optical sensor is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contact your company network Every network is clean and free of debris...
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To make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check...
To make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check...
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...-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers...
...-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers...
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... instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on page 97. 104 The Factory image recovery window opens...
... instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on page 97. 104 The Factory image recovery window opens...
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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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... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 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...
... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 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...
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... set up of these components. Business networks are common methods of a wired Ethernet network. The router is located on. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a WPAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using...
... set up of these components. Business networks are common methods of a wired Ethernet network. The router is located on. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a WPAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using...
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... wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Ethernet you are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to connect two computers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network, you need to right). CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. To determine which type of the cable with the connectors...
... wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Ethernet you are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to connect two computers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network, you need to right). CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. To determine which type of the cable with the connectors...
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... and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Workgroup box. Each computer name must give each computer on the network. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Before you begin setting up your network, you have a name, type a unique computer name in your network, you are prompted to restart your current setup. Make sure...
... and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Workgroup box. Each computer name must give each computer on the network. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Before you begin setting up your network, you have a name, type a unique computer name in your network, you are prompted to restart your current setup. Make sure...
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... your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you are shared, you can access them back on each of your computers, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
... your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you are shared, you can access them back on each of your computers, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
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... 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 may not represent the screens on your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
... 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 may not represent the screens on your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
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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...