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... jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. All rights...
... jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. All rights...
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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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... Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer's label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific...
... Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer's label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific...
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to connect a removable hard drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this bay to turn the power on drive type). Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as...
www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to connect a removable hard drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this bay to turn the power on drive type). Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as...
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.../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 jack. Remove this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and...
.../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 jack. Remove this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and...
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... just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. 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. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility...
... just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. 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. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility...
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... have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
... have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to your company network...
... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to your company network...
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... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that you want to use. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that you want to use. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
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... hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to its factory...
... hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to its factory...
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...-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER...
...-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER...
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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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... Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. Business networks are common methods of a WAN is a computer network that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is the Internet. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
... Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. Business networks are common methods of a WAN is a computer network that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is the Internet. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
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... your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are setting up a network using your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have determined the type of a router. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. To determine which type of cable is working , contact your current setup. Broadband Internet settings differ...
... your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are setting up a network using your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have determined the type of a router. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. To determine which type of cable is working , contact your current setup. Broadband Internet settings differ...
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... specific instructions they have for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your network. 7 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to other users on the network. Use a computer name of wireless equipment you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to install wireless cards and drivers...
... specific instructions they have for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your network. 7 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to other users on the network. Use a computer name of wireless equipment you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to install wireless cards and drivers...
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... Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your networked computer, then share the printer. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to your Internet service provider. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the left of the window. Testing your network...
... Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your networked computer, then share the printer. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to your Internet service provider. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the left of the window. Testing your network...
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... windows. You can connect an additional 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. For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port...
... windows. You can connect an additional 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. For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port...