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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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...-A wide area network (WAN) is located on the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that covers a broad...
...-A wide area network (WAN) is located on the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that covers a broad...
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... install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. To determine which type of cable you have for your network, you need to the Internet using for setting up a network. This type...
... install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. To determine which type of cable you have for your network, you need to the Internet using for setting up a network. This type...
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... already installed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be activated. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click...
... already installed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be activated. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click...
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... from a DHCP server." You may have named your computer. The Network window opens. 48 When networking is set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use on your computer. Connecting to your network needs a unique Computer Name. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. All the...
... from a DHCP server." You may have named your computer. The Network window opens. 48 When networking is set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use on your computer. Connecting to your network needs a unique Computer Name. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. All the...
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... access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on network printers 50 To add a printer to your network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power...
... access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on network printers 50 To add a printer to your network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power...
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... opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power...
... opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power...
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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...
8513029R - Gateway Setup Guide
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.../2 mouse port Integrated video (VGA) port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) TV tuner (optional) Wireless card (optional) Modem jack (optional) FOR EXTRA HELP... Product specifications subject to the modem jack and telephone wall jack. To access the online guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. The integrated video port is disabled if you have a wireless mouse or keyboard...
.../2 mouse port Integrated video (VGA) port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) TV tuner (optional) Wireless card (optional) Modem jack (optional) FOR EXTRA HELP... Product specifications subject to the modem jack and telephone wall jack. To access the online guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. The integrated video port is disabled if you have a wireless mouse or keyboard...
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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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.... 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 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing your 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 User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
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... jack-Connect the RCA cable for the right channel of two-channel (stereo) audio to this jack. 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). buttons Power button/power indicator Press this button to control media playback. Optical drive eject Press these buttons to turn the power on . Backup button Press this button to open the optical drive disc tray. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to...
... jack-Connect the RCA cable for the right channel of two-channel (stereo) audio to this jack. 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). buttons Power button/power indicator Press this button to control media playback. Optical drive eject Press these buttons to turn the power on . Backup button Press this button to open the optical drive disc tray. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to...
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...; Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Connect a VGA monitor to remove the left speakers into this port. Plug your front 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. Make sure this switch is user configurable for digital sound. Plug an optical cable from an...
...; Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Connect a VGA monitor to remove the left speakers into this port. Plug your front 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. Make sure this switch is user configurable for digital sound. Plug an optical cable from an...
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... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this card. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 34. This jack is installed. Plug a monitor into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in your center speaker and subwoofer into a port on page 17. Remove this screw and open the expansion slot cover...
... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this card. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 34. This jack is installed. Plug a monitor into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in your center speaker and subwoofer into a port on page 17. Remove this screw and open the expansion slot cover...
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... maintenance, search for : • RAID • configuring RAID • RAID tutorials • RAID levels 41 Caution If your computer has the operating system installed on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to search for RAID FAQ information on a RAID, deleting the RAID will remove the operating system, and you will not be able to delete the array. Before deleting a RAID volume, make...
... maintenance, search for : • RAID • configuring RAID • RAID tutorials • RAID levels 41 Caution If your computer has the operating system installed on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to search for RAID FAQ information on a RAID, deleting the RAID will remove the operating system, and you will not be able to delete the array. Before deleting a RAID volume, make...
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... experiencing problems. Close your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. See "Networking" on page 86. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. For help, contact your Web browser, then restart it. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make...
... experiencing problems. Close your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. See "Networking" on page 86. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. For help, contact your Web browser, then restart it. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make...
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... computer for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these steps first" on page 102. 2 Perform minor fixes. Gateway provides 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. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous...
... computer for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these steps first" on page 102. 2 Perform minor fixes. Gateway provides 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. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous...
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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...