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www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper...
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper...
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www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display...computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Use the additional...on your computer. You may not represent the screens on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second...
www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display...computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Use the additional...on your computer. You may not represent the screens on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second...
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...user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing shared drives 52 shared folders 52 virus protecting against 57 removing 57 voice...file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security ...
...user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing shared drives 52 shared folders 52 virus protecting against 57 removing 57 voice...file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security ...
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...depending on the power ( ) Connect the power cable to the card's jacks. All rights reserved. in video. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. For help make setting up your computer, read the ... or scanner, after you ordered an audio card with your computer, connect your telephone to the telephone jack. 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to integrated video (HDMI or VGA). protect your Gateway computer, see your computer Windows setup. Actual...
...depending on the power ( ) Connect the power cable to the card's jacks. All rights reserved. in video. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. For help make setting up your computer, read the ... or scanner, after you ordered an audio card with your computer, connect your telephone to the telephone jack. 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to integrated video (HDMI or VGA). protect your Gateway computer, see your computer Windows setup. Actual...
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... cable for removable storage. buttons Power button/power indicator Press this jack. Digital media manager Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device" on page 34. For more...page 26. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these carriers, then back up files" on page 76.... manager" on page 55 and "Backing up important files to the hard drives for analog video to this jack. ■ USB ports-Connect USB devices to these ports. ■ IEEE...
... cable for removable storage. buttons Power button/power indicator Press this jack. Digital media manager Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device" on page 34. For more...page 26. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these carriers, then back up files" on page 76.... manager" on page 55 and "Backing up important files to the hard drives for analog video to this jack. ■ USB ports-Connect USB devices to these ports. ■ IEEE...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Digital media manager Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Media control panel Home button Navigation buttons Stop button Play/Pause button Rewind/Skip back button Fast forward/Skip forward button Back button Select button Multimedia panel Mute button Volume control buttons Right-channel stereo RCA jack Left-channel stereo RCA jack Analog video RCA jack Headphone jack IEEE 1394/ Microphone jack FireWire jack 8
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Digital media manager Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Media control panel Home button Navigation buttons Stop button Play/Pause button Rewind/Skip back button Fast forward/Skip forward button Back button Select button Multimedia panel Mute button Volume control buttons Right-channel stereo RCA jack Left-channel stereo RCA jack Analog video RCA jack Headphone jack IEEE 1394/ Microphone jack FireWire jack 8
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Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Power connector Voltage switch Case cover Phillips screw PS/2 keyboard port HDMI port Integrated monitor (VGA) port USB ports Surround left/right jack S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/ Front speaker jack Modem jack (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/Subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Add-in video card (optional) Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Side panel Phillips screw Telephone jack (optional) 9
Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Power connector Voltage switch Case cover Phillips screw PS/2 keyboard port HDMI port Integrated monitor (VGA) port USB ports Surround left/right jack S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/ Front speaker jack Modem jack (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/Subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Add-in video card (optional) Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Side panel Phillips screw Telephone jack (optional) 9
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... more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 33. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Plug a modem cable into this port if the optional add-in video card is set to this switch is not installed. Connect a VGA monitor to remove the left side panel. 10 Remove...
... more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 33. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Plug a modem cable into this port if the optional add-in video card is set to this switch is not installed. Connect a VGA monitor to remove the left side panel. 10 Remove...
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...gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards. If the card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card..." on this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Telephone jack (optional) Cable lock slot Description Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your ...
...gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards. If the card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card..." on this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Telephone jack (optional) Cable lock slot Description Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your ...
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...lets your computer see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in a secure location. RAID 0 is important if you work with a dual-DVI port graphics card installed, you can use multiple hard drives more information, see "Adding a removable hard drive" on page 76. 3 Turn off your computer, ... the hard drive using Windows Explorer or a backup utility. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. Using a removable hard drive You can increase file access speeds, which is also an affordable...
...lets your computer see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in a secure location. RAID 0 is important if you work with a dual-DVI port graphics card installed, you can use multiple hard drives more information, see "Adding a removable hard drive" on page 76. 3 Turn off your computer, ... the hard drive using Windows Explorer or a backup utility. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. Using a removable hard drive You can increase file access speeds, which is also an affordable...
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...card (such as a video card) from Step 5, or, if you are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may have to reconnect the cables after you are replacing a card, disconnect any ) using your computer on the bottom part of the expansion card. You can slightly seesaw the card... card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Reconnect the expansion card cables (if any cables that are adding a new card, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 61 To avoid scratching the case, place it , but do not bend the card sideways. www.gateway.com 3 Open the expansion card ...
...card (such as a video card) from Step 5, or, if you are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may have to reconnect the cables after you are replacing a card, disconnect any ) using your computer on the bottom part of the expansion card. You can slightly seesaw the card... card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Reconnect the expansion card cables (if any cables that are adding a new card, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 61 To avoid scratching the case, place it , but do not bend the card sideways. www.gateway.com 3 Open the expansion card ...
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.... If the monitor is faulty. Display The screen resolution is faulty. 89 If the display does not work, either the computer's video card (if installed) is faulty or the on-board video is not correct • Change the screen resolution in a working device, such as a lamp. • Make sure that you know ...) mode. • Make sure that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to a video port on your computer, then make sure it is turned on. • Test the outlet by plugging in Windows. www.gateway.com Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord...
.... If the monitor is faulty. Display The screen resolution is faulty. 89 If the display does not work, either the computer's video card (if installed) is faulty or the on-board video is not correct • Change the screen resolution in a working device, such as a lamp. • Make sure that you know ...) mode. • Make sure that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to a video port on your computer, then make sure it is turned on. • Test the outlet by plugging in Windows. www.gateway.com Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord...
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For instructions, see your online User Guide. • For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. Type screen resolution in the Print dialog box. • If the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default ...
For instructions, see your online User Guide. • For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. Type screen resolution in the Print dialog box. • If the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default ...
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... 7, 10 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 34 I IBM Microdrive 29 IEEE 11 IEEE 1394 port 7, 11, 34 installing devices 34 digital camera 34 digital video camera 34 expansion card 60 front bezel 47 memory 48 peripheral devices 34 power supply 58 printer 34 scanner 34 side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87... 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 48
... 7, 10 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 34 I IBM Microdrive 29 IEEE 11 IEEE 1394 port 7, 11, 34 installing devices 34 digital camera 34 digital video camera 34 expansion card 60 front bezel 47 memory 48 peripheral devices 34 power supply 58 printer 34 scanner 34 side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87... 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 48
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Index connection 84, 87 keyboard 93 LCD panel 89, 91 memory 96 memory card reader 92 monitor 89 mouse 92 network 88 passwords 97 power 89 printer 90 safety guidelines 82 screen 89, 91 screen area 89 screen resolution ... Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 10, 34 V video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31 muting 31 W waking computer 19 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Easy Transfer...
Index connection 84, 87 keyboard 93 LCD panel 89, 91 memory 96 memory card reader 92 monitor 89 mouse 92 network 88 passwords 97 power 89 printer 90 safety guidelines 82 screen 89, 91 screen area 89 screen resolution ... Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 10, 34 V video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31 muting 31 W waking computer 19 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Easy Transfer...