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... coding help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. 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...
... coding help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. 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...
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... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
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... additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your 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...
... additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your 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...
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... 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page...
... 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page...
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... (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. 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/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394...
... (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. 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/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394...
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... 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer. 52 You can cause electrostatic damage to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing...
... 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer. 52 You can cause electrostatic damage to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing...
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... problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 34. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
... problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 34. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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... online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer...
... online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer...
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... press ENTER. 92 The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... press ENTER. 92 The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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... stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
... stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
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... turn on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to reinstall any software that was not pre-installed on or restart your computer. 3 When the prompt "Press any key on your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
... turn on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to reinstall any software that was not pre-installed on or restart your computer. 3 When the prompt "Press any key on your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
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... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
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... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
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... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
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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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...to set up a wired Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a number that has a built-in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to replace USB or Firewire cables. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what subnetwork the computer is commonly used for the network. This connection type is located...
...to set up a wired Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a number that has a built-in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to replace USB or Firewire cables. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what subnetwork the computer is commonly used for the network. This connection type is located...
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...-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to right). For a crossover cable, the wires on the bottom. Before you begin setting up your network, you and with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your network, you have, hold both connectors are attached to the copper pins in two different types; To test the connection...
...-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to right). For a crossover cable, the wires on the bottom. Before you begin setting up your network, you and with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your network, you have, hold both connectors are attached to the copper pins in two different types; To test the connection...
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... the network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you need to 15 characters with your wireless cards for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your workgroup in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Each computer name must be different than any specific instructions they...
... the network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you need to 15 characters with your wireless cards for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your workgroup in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Each computer name must be different than any specific instructions they...
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... access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Then you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software...
... access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Then you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software...
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... monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 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. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on...
... monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 69 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. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on...