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... may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in the United...
... may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in the United...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
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... on . Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Your municipality may require you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
... on . Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Your municipality may require you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
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... not listed, you will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the left. straight-through cable, the wires on the bottom. Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are attached to copper pins in two different types; To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of a router. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from...
... not listed, you will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the left. straight-through cable, the wires on the bottom. Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are attached to copper pins in two different types; To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of a router. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from...
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The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your network. This means that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and...
The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your network. This means that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and...
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... use the TCP/IP protocol on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. We recommend you need the same Workgroup Name. When you have named your computer, click Restart Now. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting...
... use the TCP/IP protocol on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. We recommend you need the same Workgroup Name. When you have named your computer, click Restart Now. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting...
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... firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on wireless security, refer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. To add a printer to it, your access point...
... firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on wireless security, refer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. To add a printer to it, your access point...
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... monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space 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. A large number appears on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn...
... monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space 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. A large number appears on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn...
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... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case)
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... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
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... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
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... jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to 3.5" diskettes. Press this drive to read from and write to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive...
... jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to 3.5" diskettes. Press this drive to read from and write to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive...
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... record sound on your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug the cord from your telephone into a port on this card, if installed. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 16. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. 10 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a modem cable into...
... record sound on your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug the cord from your telephone into a port on this card, if installed. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 16. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. 10 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a modem cable into...
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.... Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: • You must also have at lease Windows XP with the Media Center can be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
.... Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: • You must also have at lease Windows XP with the Media Center can be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
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..., into the outlet and turn on installing the printer driver. 89 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that the power cord is plugged into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the...
..., into the outlet and turn on installing the printer driver. 89 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that the power cord is plugged into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the...
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... you need to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring...
... you need to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring...
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... drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. 92 You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to need recovery discs...
... drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. 92 You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to need recovery discs...
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... system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using recovery discs" on page 96. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
... system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using recovery discs" on page 96. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
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... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
8512417 - Gateway Setup Guide
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... a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. All rights reserved. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA...
... a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. All rights reserved. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA...