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...support.gateway.com. 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/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker...
...support.gateway.com. 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/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker...
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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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... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition...
... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition...
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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 bay to connect a removable hard drive. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right...
....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 bay to connect a removable hard drive. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right...
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... is user configurable for digital sound. Connect this screw before opening the case. Remove this antenna to your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your front left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB printer...
... is user configurable for digital sound. Connect this screw before opening the case. Remove this antenna to your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your front left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB printer...
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... or the settings in your computer, replace the system battery. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Caution Do...
... or the settings in your computer, replace the system battery. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Caution Do...
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... fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on the screen, write...
... fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on the screen, write...
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... information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to make sure that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on...
... information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to make sure that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on...
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... add additional memory to the printer. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you need...
... add additional memory to the printer. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you need...
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... its factory condition" on page 102. If you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see...
... its factory condition" on page 102. If you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see...
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... the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. You also need to recover your computer. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
... the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. You also need to recover your computer. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
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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 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
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.... Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 42 LAN-A local area network (LAN) is commonly used in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on . This connection type is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device.
.... Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 42 LAN-A local area network (LAN) is commonly used in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on . This connection type is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device.
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... this type of cable. Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP for your current setup. straight-through cable, the wires on each connector are using a router If you will be connecting your Internet service provider. For a crossover cable, the wires on to the computers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for more than two computers and you are setting up a network for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your ISP. Use the...
... this type of cable. Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP for your current setup. straight-through cable, the wires on each connector are using a router If you will be connecting your Internet service provider. For a crossover cable, the wires on to the computers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for more than two computers and you are setting up a network for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your ISP. Use the...
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... set up a wired network, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If you are not allowed. All-numeric computer names are setting up security for instructions on your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings...
... set up a wired network, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If you are not allowed. All-numeric computer names are setting up security for instructions on your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings...
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... unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you are shared, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off...
... unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you are shared, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off...
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... shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Tip To help identify your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens.
... shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Tip To help identify your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens.