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... Connect devices, such as possible. 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 (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio...
... Connect devices, such as possible. 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 (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio...
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... This Reference About this guide This 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 model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. For more information...
... This Reference About this guide This 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 model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. For more information...
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... a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 24. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is color-coded green. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to connect a removable hard drive.
... a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 24. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is color-coded green. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to connect a removable hard drive.
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... online User Guide. Remove this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack for digital sound. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. 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...
... online User Guide. Remove this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack for digital sound. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. 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...
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... have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways. Use a battery of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 37. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part...
... have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways. Use a battery of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 37. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part...
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... is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
... is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
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... bottom with your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the mouse port works. For more information 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. Make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem...
... bottom with your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the mouse port works. For more information 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. Make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem...
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... installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory...
... installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory...
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... to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to follow that you must have stopped working correctly.
... to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to follow that you must have stopped working correctly.
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... any key to recover your keyboard. A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. You also need to reinstall any key on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or...
... any key to recover your keyboard. A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. You also need to reinstall any key on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or...
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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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... connection SETTING UP OPTIONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV You can use S-Video, you complete the initial Windows setup, click (Start) , then Media Center on your computer, or press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center setup wizard. 2 Follow the setup screens to determine the location of its IR sensor. - If your computer. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV's documentation. The IR blaster cable...
... connection SETTING UP OPTIONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV You can use S-Video, you complete the initial Windows setup, click (Start) , then Media Center on your computer, or press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center setup wizard. 2 Follow the setup screens to determine the location of its IR sensor. - If your computer. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV's documentation. The IR blaster cable...
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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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... to one person. This number will be used for the network. Using a router The most well-known example of a WAN is made possible with Bluetooth. The network is the Internet. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The largest and most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is located on the network. Subnet mask-Subnet...
... to one person. This number will be used for the network. Using a router The most well-known example of a WAN is made possible with Bluetooth. The network is the Internet. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The largest and most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is located on the network. Subnet mask-Subnet...
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... which type of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable you have, hold both connectors are available in a different order (different colors, left to right). To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router If you are attached to the copper pins in two different types; Before you begin setting up your network, you...
... which type of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable you have, hold both connectors are available in a different order (different colors, left to right). To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router If you are attached to the copper pins in two different types; Before you begin setting up your network, you...
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...; Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. The Properties dialog box opens. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...
...; Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. The Properties dialog box opens. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...
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... monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click 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. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors...
... monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click 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. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors...
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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...