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... 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 complete the Windows setup. If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on the monitor and computer. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. You can connect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power...
... 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 complete the Windows setup. If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on the monitor and computer. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. You can connect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power...
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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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... your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations...
... your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations...
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... button to turn the power on drive type). Use this bay to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information about your video camera to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded pink. You can also configure the power button to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional...
... button to turn the power on drive type). Use this bay to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information about your video camera to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded pink. You can also configure the power button to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional...
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.... For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug a microphone into this port. Connect this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this antenna to your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this screw before opening the case. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this port. Remove this jack for digital...
.... For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug a microphone into this port. Connect this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this antenna to your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this screw before opening the case. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this port. Remove this jack for digital...
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... card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the expansion card. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Replacing the system battery...
... card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the expansion card. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Replacing the system battery...
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... added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Warning Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
... added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Warning Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
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... the mouse port works. 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 working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on...
... the mouse port works. 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 working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on...
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..., then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the...
..., then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the...
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... support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. If you need to recover software that were pre-installed...
... support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. If you need to recover software that were pre-installed...
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...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of the system recovery. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to reinstall any key on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of the system recovery. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to reinstall any key on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...
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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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... to set up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. This connection type is made possible with Bluetooth. Standard Ethernet runs...
... to set up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is the central control point for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. This connection type is made possible with Bluetooth. Standard Ethernet runs...
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... specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that your network as well. 44 Before you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your network, you access the Internet connection from ISP to connect two computers. A router lets you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to the copper pins in two different types; For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to ISP. Connecting network cables...
... specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that your network as well. 44 Before you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your network, you access the Internet connection from ISP to connect two computers. A router lets you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to the copper pins in two different types; For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to ISP. Connecting network cables...
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... identifies the computer to install wireless cards and drivers on your network. When you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If you should contact your ISP for setting up a network. If you are using your current setup. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your workgroup in...
... identifies the computer to install wireless cards and drivers on your network. When you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If you should contact your ISP for setting up a network. If you are using your current setup. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your workgroup in...
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... Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. 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 router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions...
... Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. 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 router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions...
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... 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable...
... 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. The Display Settings dialog box opens. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable...