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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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... Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. This connection type is the central control point...
... Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. This connection type is the central control point...
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...-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. This type of cable. Setting up a network using for your network, you will be connecting your network to the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Before you access the Internet connection from any network computer. Use the documentation that your network, you do not have Ethernet already installed. Connecting network cables We...
...-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. This type of cable. Setting up a network using for your network, you will be connecting your network to the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Before you access the Internet connection from any network computer. Use the documentation that your network, you do not have Ethernet already installed. Connecting network cables We...
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... other users on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you are not allowed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up your current setup. Check your access point documentation for instructions on your network. Make sure that you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The System and Maintenance window opens...
... other users on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you are not allowed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up your current setup. Check your access point documentation for instructions on your network. Make sure that you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The System and Maintenance window opens...
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... your network need to set to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Configuring your router After you have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on...
... your network need to set to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Configuring your router After you have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on...
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... connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Testing your network Now that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your access point. CHAPTER 5: Networking...
... connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Testing your network Now that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your access point. CHAPTER 5: Networking...
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... or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click 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. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or...
... or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click 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. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or...
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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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... your system from image shown. Follow the Windows into a power source. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. You can use a IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the surge protector. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Smart Copy button (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Power button PS/2 keyboard port HDMI port (optional) IEEE 1394...
... your system from image shown. Follow the Windows into a power source. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. You can use a IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the surge protector. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Smart Copy button (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Power button PS/2 keyboard port HDMI port (optional) IEEE 1394...
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... RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the left side panel 45 Removing the right side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply...
... RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the left side panel 45 Removing the right side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply...
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... your hard drive. 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 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
... your hard drive. 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 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
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... 29. USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). interface Optical disc drive Use this button to launch the Backup Status and Configuration program. 7 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these carriers, then back up files" on page 76. You can also configure the power button to control media playback. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices to these ports. ■...
... 29. USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). interface Optical disc drive Use this button to launch the Backup Status and Configuration program. 7 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these carriers, then back up files" on page 76. You can also configure the power button to control media playback. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices to these ports. ■...
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... Your Computer Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port USB ports Surround left side panel. 10 Make sure this connector. This jack is set to remove the left /right jack (black) S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green) -ORFront speakers jack Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws Description Plug the power cord into this port if the optional add-in video card is installed. Plug a modem cable into this jack.
... Your Computer Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port USB ports Surround left side panel. 10 Make sure this connector. This jack is set to remove the left /right jack (black) S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green) -ORFront speakers jack Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws Description Plug the power cord into this port if the optional add-in video card is installed. Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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... audio jacks" on page 33. Plug your online User Guide and "Connecting to this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Attach a cable lock to a broadband modem or network" on page 34. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this screw and open the expansion slot cover...
... audio jacks" on page 33. Plug your online User Guide and "Connecting to this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Attach a cable lock to a broadband modem or network" on page 34. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this screw and open the expansion slot cover...
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.... Before deleting a RAID volume, make sure that volume, including operating system files. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you will not be able to start your computer, then press F9 during startup. www.gateway.com Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to...
.... Before deleting a RAID volume, make sure that volume, including operating system files. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you will not be able to start your computer, then press F9 during startup. www.gateway.com Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to...
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... with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Networking" on page 88 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are trying to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. Check the URL, then enter it...
... with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Networking" on page 88 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are trying to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. Check the URL, then enter it...
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.... Gateway provides everything was working correctly. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you want to a previous state when everything you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions...
.... Gateway provides everything was working correctly. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you want to a previous state when everything you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions...
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... M maintenance backing up files 74 BigFix 69 checking for drive errors 72, 95 checking hard drive space 70 cleaning case 66 cleaning CD 68 cleaning computer display 67 cleaning computer screen 67 cleaning DVD 68 cleaning keyboard 67 cleaning monitor 67 cleaning mouse 67 cleaning optical disc 68 defragmenting 73 deleting files 71 extending computer life 65 suggested schedule 64 using Task Scheduler 77 media reader See memory card reader memory adding...
... M maintenance backing up files 74 BigFix 69 checking for drive errors 72, 95 checking hard drive space 70 cleaning case 66 cleaning CD 68 cleaning computer display 67 cleaning computer screen 67 cleaning DVD 68 cleaning keyboard 67 cleaning monitor 67 cleaning mouse 67 cleaning optical disc 68 defragmenting 73 deleting files 71 extending computer life 65 suggested schedule 64 using Task Scheduler 77 media reader See memory card reader memory adding...
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... 27 Blu-ray Disc 28 DVD 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 34 USB support for 34 pointer moving 23, 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58 printer installing 34 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 7, 10 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 24 re-installing 101, 104 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 11 R RAID configuring 40 creating...
... 27 Blu-ray Disc 28 DVD 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 34 USB support for 34 pointer moving 23, 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58 printer installing 34 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 7, 10 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 24 re-installing 101, 104 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 11 R RAID configuring 40 creating...
