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... with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) ... speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of your computer's USB ports. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All...
... with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) ... speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of your computer's USB ports. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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...characters from that shown below.) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry button Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you move the cursor around... remote control included with your computer may look different from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Let you direct access to the previous...
...characters from that shown below.) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry button Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you move the cursor around... remote control included with your computer may look different from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Let you direct access to the previous...
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... click Save changes. 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 The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens. 6 Click ...Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the ...
... click Save changes. 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 The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens. 6 Click ...Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the ...
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www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music ..., 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34 power changing schemes 81 schemes 81 printer sharing 58 printing documents 15 files across network 59 programs closing 16 opening 7...items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs 16 SmartMedia 30 software See programs Sound Recorder recording audio 37 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 54 support using 2 T taskbar 6 TCP/IP protocol configuring 54 ...
www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music ..., 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34 power changing schemes 81 schemes 81 printer sharing 58 printing documents 15 files across network 59 programs closing 16 opening 7...items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs 16 SmartMedia 30 software See programs Sound Recorder recording audio 37 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 54 support using 2 T taskbar 6 TCP/IP protocol configuring 54 ...
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... Guide. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Component Icon Memory card reader DVD/CD...
... Guide. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Component Icon Memory card reader DVD/CD...
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Plug a microphone into these ports. Press this button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as ...or headphones into these jacks. 7 This jack is color-coded green. You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to ...
Plug a microphone into these ports. Press this button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as ...or headphones into these jacks. 7 This jack is color-coded green. You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to ...
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...it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in , variable-speed fan. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows Vista" and "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. If you are starting your computer is running ...parallel or serial ports, turn on, check the power cable connections. www.gateway.com Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, keyboard, and monitor cables to your computer according to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the front of your first user account. 4...
...it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in , variable-speed fan. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows Vista" and "Customizing Windows" in the online User Guide. If you are starting your computer is running ...parallel or serial ports, turn on, check the power cable connections. www.gateway.com Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, keyboard, and monitor cables to your computer according to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the front of your first user account. 4...
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... much faster than turning on the keyboard or press the power button. The computer saves your session and partially shuts down most system operations to power down your computer, press a key on your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. In order to sleep: 1 Click... (Start), then click (power). We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem ...
... much faster than turning on the keyboard or press the power button. The computer saves your session and partially shuts down most system operations to power down your computer, press a key on your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. In order to sleep: 1 Click... (Start), then click (power). We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem ...
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www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may need to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , then turns on . 19 Your computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to the lock icon, then click Restart. To restart your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn the computer back on again. 2 If your computer.
www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may need to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , then turns on . 19 Your computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to the lock icon, then click Restart. To restart your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn the computer back on again. 2 If your computer.
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... Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys ... files, or launch the calculator program. Press these buttons to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to launch your audio files and to play your...document. Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste. Press these buttons to move the cursor. Press the corresponding key to find out more... CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press this button to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer)....
... Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys ... files, or launch the calculator program. Press these buttons to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to launch your audio files and to play your...document. Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste. Press these buttons to move the cursor. Press the corresponding key to find out more... CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press this button to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer)....
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www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 31 Removing the side ... instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 30. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the back edge of the side panel...
www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 31 Removing the side ... instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 30. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the back edge of the side panel...
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...on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click...installing the printer driver. 89 Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Press the button to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you have an online/offline...
...on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click...installing the printer driver. 89 Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Press the button to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you have an online/offline...
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Index A AC power connector 8 accessories safety precautions 109 activity indicators See indicators application buttons 22 application key 21, 22 arrow keys 21, 22 audio audio in jack 10 center speaker jack 10 configuring jacks 27 front speaker jack 9 headphone ..., 22 B backing up files 63 battery replacing 49 bezel removing 32 replacing 33 Blu-ray 6 broadband connection connecting 10 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 16 connecting 10 Caps Lock indicator 21, 22 cards adding expansion 47 replacing expansion 47 troubleshooting add-in card 71 troubleshooting memory card ...
Index A AC power connector 8 accessories safety precautions 109 activity indicators See indicators application buttons 22 application key 21, 22 arrow keys 21, 22 audio audio in jack 10 center speaker jack 10 configuring jacks 27 front speaker jack 9 headphone ..., 22 B backing up files 63 battery replacing 49 bezel removing 32 replacing 33 Blu-ray 6 broadband connection connecting 10 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 16 connecting 10 Caps Lock indicator 21, 22 cards adding expansion 47 replacing expansion 47 troubleshooting add-in card 71 troubleshooting memory card ...
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www.gateway.com adjusting volume 25 muting sound 25 N navigation keys 20, 22 network jack 10, 16 troubleshooting 74, 88 non-technical support Accounting 104 Sales 104 ... IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening...
www.gateway.com adjusting volume 25 muting sound 25 N navigation keys 20, 22 network jack 10, 16 troubleshooting 74, 88 non-technical support Accounting 104 Sales 104 ... IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening...
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...24 shortcuts opening menu 24 shutting down computer 18, 19 side panel removing 31 replacing 31 sleep button 22 sound adjusting 25 controls 25 muting 25 speaker jack 9 speakers configuring 27 Standby mode 7 starting...before contacting 102 tutorial service 104 telephone support 102 training CD 105 classroom 105 Gateway Learning Libraries 105 Learn With Gateway 105 transferring files from old computer 65, 66 settings from old computer 65 ...card reader 82 modem 83 monitor 86 mouse 88 network 88 passwords 88 power 88 printer 89 safety guidelines 70 screen 74, 86 screen area 86 screen resolution 86 technical...
...24 shortcuts opening menu 24 shutting down computer 18, 19 side panel removing 31 replacing 31 sleep button 22 sound adjusting 25 controls 25 muting 25 speaker jack 9 speakers configuring 27 Standby mode 7 starting...before contacting 102 tutorial service 104 telephone support 102 training CD 105 classroom 105 Gateway Learning Libraries 105 Learn With Gateway 105 transferring files from old computer 65, 66 settings from old computer 65 ...card reader 82 modem 83 monitor 86 mouse 88 network 88 passwords 88 power 88 printer 89 safety guidelines 70 screen 74, 86 screen area 86 screen resolution 86 technical...
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... Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. You can connect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator... USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (...
... Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. You can connect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator... USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (...