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... CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media 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...
... CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media 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...
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... is commonly used to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to each of these components. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. This number will be used in...
... is commonly used to replace USB or Firewire cables. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to each of these components. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. This number will be used in...
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... you are setting up a network for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and...
... you are setting up a network for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and...
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... you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Check your access point documentation for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for setting up a network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives...
... you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Check your access point documentation for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for setting up a network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives...
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... must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Testing your network Now that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your router...
... must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Testing your network Now that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your router...
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... 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. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
... 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. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
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... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
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... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...
... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...
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... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs...
... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs...
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... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support...
... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support...
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... About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your computer model and serial number. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and 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 hard drive.
... About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your computer model and serial number. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and 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 hard drive.
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... on drive type). Use this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Press this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. Press this button to these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio...
... on drive type). Use this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Press this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. Press this button to these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio...
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... Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this card, if installed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Lets you can record sound...
... Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this card, if installed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Lets you can record sound...
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... drive and set the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 6 Connect the drive cables. Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using the operating system DVD...
... drive and set the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 6 Connect the drive cables. Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using the operating system DVD...
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... 76 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be networking related. If that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. Check the URL, then enter it again, or try a different...
... 76 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be networking related. If that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. Check the URL, then enter it again, or try a different...
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... panel display. For a better picture on a TV display, you may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS format. For more information, see the display's user guide. You want to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may need to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media...
... panel display. For a better picture on a TV display, you may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS format. For more information, see the display's user guide. You want to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may need to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media...
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... computer for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything you can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to a previous system condition. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your...
... computer for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything you can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to a previous system condition. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your...
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.../2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing properties 74 troubleshooting 74 troubleshooting connection speed 75 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video...
.../2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing properties 74 troubleshooting 74 troubleshooting connection speed 75 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video...
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... Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56 defragmenting...
... Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56 defragmenting...
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... See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 re-installing 88, 91 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore...
... See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 re-installing 88, 91 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore...
