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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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... is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Ethernet is located on setting up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. For information on . The network is the Internet. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each...
... is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. Ethernet is located on setting up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. For information on . The network is the Internet. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each...
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... installation the line will be activated. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with eight pins) on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make...
... installation the line will be activated. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with eight pins) on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make...
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... setting network security. To identify this computer on the network. This name identifies the computer to install wireless cards and drivers on your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Before you are using your broadband connection works Important If you have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. If you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
... setting network security. To identify this computer on the network. This name identifies the computer to install wireless cards and drivers on your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Before you are using your broadband connection works Important If you have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. If you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
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... network, do one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your access point. Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point. • Use...
... network, do one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your access point. Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point. • Use...
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.... Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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 primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you...
.... Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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 primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you...
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... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
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... 78 restricting programs 80 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...
... 78 restricting programs 80 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...
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... Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive...
... Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive...
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... 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software...
... 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software...
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... your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this information if you call for Customer Care contact information. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your computer model and serial number. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Accessing...
... your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this information if you call for Customer Care contact information. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your computer model and serial number. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Accessing...
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... drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to these ports. Use this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this drive to listen to turn the power on or off. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio...
... drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to these ports. Use this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this drive to listen to turn the power on or off. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio...
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... jack. 10 Plug your computer (Default). Lets you can record sound on this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this card, if installed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as...
... jack. 10 Plug your computer (Default). Lets you can record sound on this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this card, if installed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as...
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... the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 8 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. 10 If you are using the new hard drive as instructed by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using the operating system DVD that are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using...
... the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 8 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. 10 If you are using the new hard drive as instructed by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using the operating system DVD that are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using...
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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 the modem cable is set up )" on page 76 for more troubleshooting at "Modem (cable or DSL)" on page 73. - If you do not find a solution to your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet...
... 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 the modem cable is set up )" on page 76 for more troubleshooting at "Modem (cable or DSL)" on page 73. - If you do not find a solution to your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet...
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... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You can be connected to the Internet to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have more information, see the Media Center online help . You want to change monitor settings to update the Program Guide. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • Screen resolution...
... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You can be connected to the Internet to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have more information, see the Media Center online help . You want to change monitor settings to update the Program Guide. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • Screen resolution...
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... factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system You can . Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to a previous state when everything you want to reset...
... factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system You can . Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to a previous state when everything you want to reset...
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... 9 mouse 7, 9 network 10, 15 power 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing properties 74 troubleshooting 74 troubleshooting connection speed 75...
... 9 mouse 7, 9 network 10, 15 power 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 75 connecting 9 diagnostics 75 dialing properties 74 troubleshooting 74 troubleshooting connection speed 75...
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... Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56 defragmenting...
... Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56 defragmenting...
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... See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 re-installing 88, 91 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore...
... See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 re-installing 88, 91 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore...