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... 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Creating system recovery discs 58 Caring for...
... 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Creating system recovery discs 58 Caring for...
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... 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. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions...
... 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. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions...
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.... 7 Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card...
.... 7 Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card...
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... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center...
... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center...
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... do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. 52 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. You can cause electrostatic damage to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot.
... do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. 52 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. You can cause electrostatic damage to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot.
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... having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers...
... having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers...
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... or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For information about changing the screen resolution, see the Media Center online help . 90 You want to change monitor settings to update the Program Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as your computer's flat panel display. You can be connected to the Internet to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
... or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For information about changing the screen resolution, see the Media Center online help . 90 You want to change monitor settings to update the Program Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as your computer's flat panel display. You can be connected to the Internet to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
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... system recovery options, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
... system recovery options, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
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Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 100 serial number 2, 100 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 re-installing software 95 installing battery 52 devices 31 digital camera 31 digital video camera 31 front bezel 36 memory 41 peripheral devices 31 printer 31 scanner 31 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 troubleshooting 76, 79 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66...
Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 100 serial number 2, 100 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 re-installing software 95 installing battery 52 devices 31 digital camera 31 digital video camera 31 front bezel 36 memory 41 peripheral devices 31 printer 31 scanner 31 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 troubleshooting 76, 79 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66...
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... memory cards 28 peripheral devices 31 playing audio CD 26 Blu-ray Disc 27 DVD 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 31 USB support for 31 pointer moving 22, 23 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 81 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 31 setting default 82 troubleshooting 82 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 re-installing 92, 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM...
... memory cards 28 peripheral devices 31 playing audio CD 26 Blu-ray Disc 27 DVD 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 31 USB support for 31 pointer moving 22, 23 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 81 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 31 setting default 82 troubleshooting 82 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 re-installing 92, 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM...
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... Scroll Lock indicator 20, 21 scroll wheel 23 Secure Digital 28 serial number 2, 100 serial port 32 setting up safety precautions 102 settings transferring 70, 71 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 18 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep button 21 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 29 controls 29 muting 29 speaker jack analog 9 center 9 rear 10 117
... Scroll Lock indicator 20, 21 scroll wheel 23 Secure Digital 28 serial number 2, 100 serial port 32 setting up safety precautions 102 settings transferring 70, 71 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 18 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep button 21 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 29 controls 29 muting 29 speaker jack analog 9 center 9 rear 10 117
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... guidelines 74 hard drive 85 Internet connection 76, 79 keyboard 85 118 LCD panel 81, 83 memory 87 memory card reader 84 monitor 81 mouse 84 network 80 passwords 88 power 81 printer 82 safety guidelines 74 screen 81, 83 screen area 81 screen resolution 81 technical support 100 telephone support 100 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 31 V video playing 26...
... guidelines 74 hard drive 85 Internet connection 76, 79 keyboard 85 118 LCD panel 81, 83 memory 87 memory card reader 84 monitor 81 mouse 84 network 80 passwords 88 power 81 printer 82 safety guidelines 74 screen 81, 83 screen area 81 screen resolution 81 technical support 100 telephone support 100 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 31 V video playing 26...
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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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.... This connection type is a computer network used to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to build computer networks in access point. 42 IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. LAN...
.... This connection type is a computer network used to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to build computer networks in access point. 42 IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. LAN...
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... wires on to the Internet using for your network, you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with your ISP. Setting up a network using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with this point, if you are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are setting up a network for setting up a network...
... wires on to the Internet using for your network, you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with your ISP. Setting up a network using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with this point, if you are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are setting up a network for setting up a network...
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... test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your broadband connection is not working correctly. Be sure to ISP. Use the documentation that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Setting up to 15 characters with your home setup, make...
... test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your broadband connection is not working correctly. Be sure to ISP. Use the documentation that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Setting up to 15 characters with your home setup, make...
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... access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer. After the drives and printers on network printers 50 Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network...
... access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer. After the drives and printers on network printers 50 Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network...
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... monitor or projector 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. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings...
... monitor or projector 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. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings...
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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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.... 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with your system from image shown. 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 IR (optional) Smart Copy button (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Voltage switch Power connector DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left /right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card...
.... 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with your system from image shown. 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 IR (optional) Smart Copy button (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Voltage switch Power connector DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left /right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card...