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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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... the network. Most home networks are built using a router. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. 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...
... the network. Most home networks are built using a router. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. 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...
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... the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. To determine which type of cable you have, hold both connectors are setting up a network using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. Before you need to right...
... the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. To determine which type of cable you have, hold both connectors are setting up a network using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. Before you need to right...
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... on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have set up security for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. When you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for instructions on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider...
... on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have set up security for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. When you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for instructions on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider...
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... wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Testing your network Now that your computer. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers...
... wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Testing your network Now that your computer. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers...
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... Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to accommodate additional windows. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Use...
... Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to accommodate additional windows. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Use...
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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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... 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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... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 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...
... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 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...
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... (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 and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support...
... (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 and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support...
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... and maintenance instructions that are specific 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: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Customer Care will need this guide may vary. Gateway contact information See your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
... and maintenance instructions that are specific 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: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Customer Care will need this guide may vary. Gateway contact information See your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
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... the memory card reader. Press this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to a folder on drive type). The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. You can also configure the power button to these ports. For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio...
... the memory card reader. Press this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to a folder on drive type). The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. You can also configure the power button to these ports. For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio...
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... 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 a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug the cord from your center speaker and subwoofer into this...
... 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 a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug the cord from your center speaker and subwoofer into this...
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... card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 8 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on page 35. 2 If you are replacing a drive, note any cables that came with your new drive. 6 Connect the drive cables. OR If you are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using...
... card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 8 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on page 35. 2 If you are replacing a drive, note any cables that came with your new drive. 6 Connect the drive cables. OR If you 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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... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged into the Ethernet network...
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... computer's screen resolution to DVD can burn a DVR-MS file to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. For more information, see the Media Center online help . You want to change monitor settings to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack...
... computer's screen resolution to DVD can burn a DVR-MS file to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. For more information, see the Media Center online help . You want to change monitor settings to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack...
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... in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your system to a previous system condition. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system). Caution To prepare your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page...
... in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your system to a previous system condition. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system). Caution To prepare your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page...
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.../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 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video...
.../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 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video...
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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...