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... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard...
... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard...
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www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
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... Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you direct access to Media Center features. Press the OK button to make selections, ... back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 40 Opens the Media Center's main menu. Let you control the...
... Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you direct access to Media Center features. Press the OK button to make selections, ... back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 40 Opens the Media Center's main menu. Let you control the...
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Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable ...; 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 45 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into the network jack on the front of the router...
Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable ...; 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 45 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into the network jack on the front of the router...
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... provider. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your access point. After the drives and printers on each of the following: • Connect your Internet...
... provider. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your access point. After the drives and printers on each of the following: • Connect your Internet...
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CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
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... as a duplicate 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 on your computer. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number...have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's video...
... as a duplicate 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 on your computer. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number...have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's video...
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... or hard drive is automatically turned off. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save...
... or hard drive is automatically turned off. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save...
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... tools that help you if items on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer...'s power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on the screen are difficult to see, or ...
... tools that help you if items on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer...'s power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on the screen are difficult to see, or ...
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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 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 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 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 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 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 ...up your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 ...up your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... 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...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... 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...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR (remote control) activity indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR (remote control) activity indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left,...a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to turn the power on page 23. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Press this button for fast.../Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these jacks. Connect your...
www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left,...a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to turn the power on page 23. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Press this button for fast.../Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these jacks. Connect your...
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...Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this is preset at the factory. Plug the power cord into this connector. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack ...Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/...
...Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this is preset at the factory. Plug the power cord into this connector. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack ...Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/...
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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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...in a relaxed position when you run your computer long enough to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Protect your computer. If you work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your torso or neck. Protect your computer...both the surge protector and the modem. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Avoiding discomfort and injury from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
...in a relaxed position when you run your computer long enough to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Protect your computer. If you work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your torso or neck. Protect your computer...both the surge protector and the modem. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Avoiding discomfort and injury from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
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... is typically set correctly for your location before turning on the back of your computer is operating in the United States. Use the power selection switch on your system will be set to the correct voltage position. You can change it to match the electrical service available ... set correctly for your location at 60 Hz. Make sure this when your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as while in Ethernet (network) jack. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to set the voltage to 230. In other end of ...
... is typically set correctly for your location before turning on the back of your computer is operating in the United States. Use the power selection switch on your system will be set to the correct voltage position. You can change it to match the electrical service available ... set correctly for your location at 60 Hz. Make sure this when your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as while in Ethernet (network) jack. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to set the voltage to 230. In other end of ...
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... follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your computer does not turn on , check the power cable connections. Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when the fan is running at times to ensure correct system cooling....computer first. See the documentation that you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn off your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce ...
... follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your computer does not turn on , check the power cable connections. Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when the fan is running at times to ensure correct system cooling....computer first. See the documentation that you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn off your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce ...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer from the wall outlets. For more information about five seconds, then release it does not turn your computer into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. If your computer is in Sleep mode, press a key on using your computer... computer will not be used your online User Guide. Although it . When you left them. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer after it does turn off . 17 Putting your computer completely off, it has been turned completely off your computer, certain...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer from the wall outlets. For more information about five seconds, then release it does not turn your computer into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. If your computer is in Sleep mode, press a key on using your computer... computer will not be used your online User Guide. Although it . When you left them. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer after it does turn off . 17 Putting your computer completely off, it has been turned completely off your computer, certain...