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... 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 in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT...
... 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 in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT...
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... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
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... technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model...
... technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model...
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... 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Press this drive to listen to turn...
... 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Press this drive to listen to turn...
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... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 32. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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...
... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 32. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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...
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... user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of used batteries following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card...
... user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of used batteries following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card...
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... your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that it is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power...
... your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that it is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power...
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... to your password • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the mouse port works.
... to your password • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the mouse port works.
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..." error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
..." error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
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... the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 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 "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center...
... the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 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 "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center...
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... still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to reinstall any key on page 97. 104 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your keyboard. A list of the system recovery. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to boot...
... still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to reinstall any key on page 97. 104 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your keyboard. A list of the system recovery. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to boot...
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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 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you 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...
... CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you 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...
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... the Internet. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. This number will be used for the network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is located on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. The...
... the Internet. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. This number will be used for the network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is located on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. The...
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... home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on each end. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you access the Internet connection from any specific instructions they have , hold both connectors are available in the same order (same colors, left to ISP. Connecting network cables We recommend using your network as well. 44 Cat 5 cables are attached to copper pins in...
... home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on each end. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you access the Internet connection from any specific instructions they have , hold both connectors are available in the same order (same colors, left to ISP. Connecting network cables We recommend using your network as well. 44 Cat 5 cables are attached to copper pins in...
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... set up security for instructions on your network. 7 Click OK. If the connection is working , contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a computer name of up to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. All-numeric computer names are prompted to ISP. Be sure to 15 characters with your wireless cards...
... set up security for instructions on your network. 7 Click OK. If the connection is working , contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a computer name of up to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. All-numeric computer names are prompted to ISP. Be sure to 15 characters with your wireless cards...
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... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. If you can share your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on page 50. • Connect your printer to the network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. Type wireless network security...
... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. If you can share your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on page 50. • Connect your printer to the network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. Type wireless network security...
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... 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. A large number appears on your Windows desktop. The Display Settings dialog box opens. For the location of...
... 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. A large number appears on your Windows desktop. The Display Settings dialog box opens. For the location of...