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... 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 your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot...
... 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 your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot...
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... then click Help and Support. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . 4 Double-click the document file name. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must... have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. The document prints. Help For more information about opening files in the Search...
... then click Help and Support. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . 4 Double-click the document file name. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must... have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. The document prints. Help For more information about opening files in the Search...
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.... Faxing a scanned document or from programs: 1 Scan the document using the program for your scanner, or open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Print dialog box opens. 3 Click the arrow button to fax directly from programs To fax a scanned document or to open your... include fields that appears on your template. 4 To save your document in the program it was created in. 2 Click File, then click Print. www.gateway.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens. • If you want to include text that always appears...
.... Faxing a scanned document or from programs: 1 Scan the document using the program for your scanner, or open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Print dialog box opens. 3 Click the arrow button to fax directly from programs To fax a scanned document or to open your... include fields that appears on your template. 4 To save your document in the program it was created in. 2 Click File, then click Print. www.gateway.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens. • If you want to include text that always appears...
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... network. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. This number will be used for the...
... network. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is available at 1000 Mbps. This number will be used for the...
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... Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with wireless networking installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device... is already installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. For a wireless Ethernet network you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802....
... Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem 46 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with wireless networking installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device... is already installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a printer or scanner. For a wireless Ethernet network you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802....
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...and access a favorite Internet Web site. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can access them back on. • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact... all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored ...
...and access a favorite Internet Web site. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can access them back on. • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact... all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored ...
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...the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 Click Share. - Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Properties dialog box opens. If you want to share, then click Sharing on the ...printer you share a folder, only the contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. www.gateway...
...the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 Click Share. - Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Properties dialog box opens. If you want to share, then click Sharing on the ...printer you share a folder, only the contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. www.gateway...
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...drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Opening files across the network: ...view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer. Creating a shortcut ...
...drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Opening files across the network: ...view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer. Creating a shortcut ...
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... Connection. 6 On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network devices. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then ...site. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can use of a ...
... Connection. 6 On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network devices. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then ...site. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can use of a ...
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...editing track information 33 playing 29 AVI file playing 28 B background changing Windows 65 BigFix 62 Bluetooth network 53 installing device 53 installing printer 53 personal area network 53 Blu-ray Disc playing 29 broadband Internet connection 18, 44, 47 browser Web 18, 19 browsing for ...65 extending 69 selecting 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...
...editing track information 33 playing 29 AVI file playing 28 B background changing Windows 65 BigFix 62 Bluetooth network 53 installing device 53 installing printer 53 personal area network 53 Blu-ray Disc playing 29 broadband Internet connection 18, 44, 47 browser Web 18, 19 browsing for ...65 extending 69 selecting 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...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 ...28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting 80 ... Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard ...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 ...28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting 80 ... Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard ...
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Contents Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 ...
Contents Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 ...
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... see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 23. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a ... listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a...
... see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 23. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a ... listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a...
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...Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone ... TV or other device" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other A/V device. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 30. HDMI carries a high-quality digital ...
...Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone ... TV or other device" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other A/V device. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 30. HDMI carries a high-quality digital ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... noise when it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer. Both the system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at the back of your computer...
... noise when it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer. Both the system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at the back of your computer...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start... has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 5. 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than the default audio device, you need to configure the audio jacks for more than one...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start... has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 5. 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than the default audio device, you need to configure the audio jacks for more than one...
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... not print • Make sure that the Print to file box is not checked in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The printer is on but will not turn on the display is plugged into an AC power source. For instructions, see your online User Guide. • For ... the display settings. Help For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The color is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for at least 30 minutes before...
... not print • Make sure that the Print to file box is not checked in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The printer is on but will not turn on the display is plugged into an AC power source. For instructions, see your online User Guide. • For ... the display settings. Help For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The color is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for at least 30 minutes before...
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... driver. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 87. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure that the disc is label side up (and mute is clean and free... files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the...
... driver. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 87. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure that the disc is label side up (and mute is clean and free... files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the...
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... 9 108 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9, 31 keyboard 7, 8, 9 line in 9, 10 line out 9 microphone 7, 9 modem 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 ...
... 9 108 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9, 31 keyboard 7, 8, 9 line in 9, 10 line out 9 microphone 7, 9 modem 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 ...