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.../2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with many powerful features. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To Model and serial number Gateway help...
.../2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with many powerful features. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To Model and serial number Gateway help...
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... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations...
... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations...
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive. For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer...
www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive. For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer...
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... Internet" in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Remove...
... Internet" in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Remove...
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... its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide...
... its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide...
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... online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are connected. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 34.
... online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are connected. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 34.
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... about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is clean and free of...
... about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is clean and free of...
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... button that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work...
... button that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work...
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... Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory. You can perform a partial recovery by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
... Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory. You can perform a partial recovery by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
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... Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. You still need to recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your computer. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER...
... Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. You still need to recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your computer. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER...
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... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
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... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
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... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
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... CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting...
... CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting...
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... area network (LAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add...
... area network (LAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a WAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add...
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... access the Internet connection from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network and can assign IP addresses to connect two computers. Setting up a network using a router If you are using your Internet service provider. Be sure to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network as well. 46 This type of Ethernet you are setting up a network...
... access the Internet connection from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network and can assign IP addresses to connect two computers. Setting up a network using a router If you are using your Internet service provider. Be sure to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network as well. 46 This type of Ethernet you are setting up a network...
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... access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on your network. 7 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Names must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you need to download...
... access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on your network. 7 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Names must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you need to download...
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... plugging a printer into each computer. If you want to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on page 52. • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set...
... plugging a printer into each computer. If you want to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Choose Diagnose and Repair on page 52. • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set...
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... computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to roughly double the size 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 the screen of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your...
... computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to roughly double the size 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 the screen of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your...
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... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...
... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...