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...update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring...solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
...update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring...solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
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Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer are both carried on the ... computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Coaxial (TV) 9 OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection...
Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer are both carried on the ... computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Coaxial (TV) 9 OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection...
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..., however, is not optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. The display quality for TV images. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. S-Video display output is not as good as a display device. An interlaced video display device will most TVs...Contacting Gateway" on your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for your TV supports: ...
..., however, is not optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. The display quality for TV images. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. S-Video display output is not as good as a display device. An interlaced video display device will most TVs...Contacting Gateway" on your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for your TV supports: ...
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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Analog audio jacks.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Analog audio jacks.
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...Media Center is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of connection used -You can lower video quality. 22 Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Other types of TV (interlaced or progressive scan),... Media Center computer video output to a TV. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Cable, digital cable, and satellite usually...
...Media Center is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of connection used -You can lower video quality. 22 Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Other types of TV (interlaced or progressive scan),... Media Center computer video output to a TV. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Cable, digital cable, and satellite usually...
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...device you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 This results in the other half of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using a VGA...display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on a TV display, you are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. • Screen resolution-By default, if your eyes...
...device you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 This results in the other half of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using a VGA...display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on a TV display, you are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. • Screen resolution-By default, if your eyes...
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... played on a home DVD player. DVDs recorded with Nero Express cannot be played on a home DVD player. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Nero Express, and with the Media Center itself...
... played on a home DVD player. DVDs recorded with Nero Express cannot be played on a home DVD player. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Nero Express, and with the Media Center itself...
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... features of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. OR - The search results appear below the search box. 26 Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then click... the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and...
... features of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. OR - The search results appear below the search box. 26 Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then click... the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and...
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TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 27 Note: Your computer may vary from the illustration. Contacting Gateway For Gateway contact information, see your computer's User Guide or the system label.
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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Gateway Web site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Gateway Web site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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... 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
... 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
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... from your computer in addition to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with the outstanding... quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. We sincerely hope that you keep your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you ever have made an ...
... from your computer in addition to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with the outstanding... quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. We sincerely hope that you keep your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you ever have made an ...
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Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
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... Customer Service Click Customer Service to locate your account and general information about warranties and special offers. Product Support Click Product Support to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step ...to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to get a list of all Gateway computers. Click the arrow button to open the Select ...
... Customer Service Click Customer Service to locate your account and general information about warranties and special offers. Product Support Click Product Support to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step ...to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to get a list of all Gateway computers. Click the arrow button to open the Select ...
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Help and Support opens. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
Help and Support opens. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in the Search box. For each search, you entered in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in ...gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in Help and Support and are located in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - These topics are relevant to view. ...
... result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in the Search box. For each search, you entered in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in ...gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in Help and Support and are located in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - These topics are relevant to view. ...
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TTOeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Gateway contact information To help you locate Gateway contact information, you can find the Gateway Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the side of your computer case.
TTOeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Gateway contact information To help you locate Gateway contact information, you can find the Gateway Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the side of your computer case.
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... this section are for informational purposes only. Gateway model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrPHt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The...
... this section are for informational purposes only. Gateway model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrPHt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The...
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...are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about your computer, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com The most common types are running more slowly than you can attach almost any type of... Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. If your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...
...are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about your computer, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com The most common types are running more slowly than you can attach almost any type of... Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. If your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...