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... Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory...
... Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory...
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... see contains optional fields that will give you access to some useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! How to Register During the initial startup of Gateway computer. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience...
... see contains optional fields that will give you access to some useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! How to Register During the initial startup of Gateway computer. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience...
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...Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. For more information, see "Using the media card reader" on . 3 Press these buttons to control media playback. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 22. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power button/power indicator Description Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
...Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. For more information, see "Using the media card reader" on . 3 Press these buttons to control media playback. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 22. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power button/power indicator Description Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
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Connect a VGA monitor to this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Connect an HDMI video device to the proper local voltage. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. Make sure this switch is set to this port if the optional add-in video card is not installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left/right jack (black...
Connect a VGA monitor to this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Connect an HDMI video device to the proper local voltage. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. Make sure this switch is set to this port if the optional add-in video card is not installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left/right jack (black...
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... is installed. If the card is installed. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug your side left side panel. Plug a monitor into this jack. Remove this screw and open the expansion slot cover to remove the left and right speakers into this port. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer...
... is installed. If the card is installed. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug your side left side panel. Plug a monitor into this jack. Remove this screw and open the expansion slot cover to remove the left and right speakers into this port. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer...
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... around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the folder that you want to your computer. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Help For more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is downloaded to download. 5 Follow the on your computer...
... around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the folder that you want to your computer. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Help For more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is downloaded to download. 5 Follow the on your computer...
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... Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Using a router The most common way to the router or use a router that has a built-in access point. 15 To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set...
... Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Using a router The most common way to the router or use a router that has a built-in access point. 15 To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set...
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... sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to automatically configure network and IP addresses Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When...
... sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to automatically configure network and IP addresses Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When...
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... Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 19 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the...
... Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 19 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the...
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... a USB or parallel port. Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can add a printer to your network. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Testing your network...
... a USB or parallel port. Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can add a printer to your network. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Testing your network...
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... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Error message "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 34. - Internet...
... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Error message "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 34. - Internet...
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... be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Check your network cables and network devices (such as undeliverable • Check the spelling of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that does not allow you have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host...
... be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Check your network cables and network devices (such as undeliverable • Check the spelling of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that does not allow you have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host...
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... settings are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for technical support. Contact your telephone service provider to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. • Make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. 34 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. • Make...
... settings are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for technical support. Contact your telephone service provider to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. • Make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. 34 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. • Make...
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... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 49 You need to lower the computer's screen resolution to burn programs that your computer's flat panel display. You can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD). For more information, see the Media Center online help. You want to change monitor settings to a DVD using high-quality video cables. • Screen...
... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 49 You need to lower the computer's screen resolution to burn programs that your computer's flat panel display. You can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD). For more information, see the Media Center online help. You want to change monitor settings to a DVD using high-quality video cables. • Screen...
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... the list of the device type to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of their drivers can cause a variety of computer device types. Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
... the list of the device type to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of their drivers can cause a variety of computer device types. Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
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... can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have the required number of 2." You can watch its progress on your computer from the drive and mark it . 4 Remove the disc from the factory. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to recover device drivers that did...
... can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have the required number of 2." You can watch its progress on your computer from the drive and mark it . 4 Remove the disc from the factory. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to recover device drivers that did...
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... install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you are recovering from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to get your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens...
... install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you are recovering from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to get your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens...
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.... Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 55. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Caution...
.... Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 55. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Caution...
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... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. This process may take several minutes. 55 Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen...
... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. This process may take several minutes. 55 Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen...
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... software that lets you can make this type of label by using your arrow keys to complete the recovery. Labelflash™ is part of an optical disc. Because the image is a technology for creating a "label" image on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup...
... software that lets you can make this type of label by using your arrow keys to complete the recovery. Labelflash™ is part of an optical disc. Because the image is a technology for creating a "label" image on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup...