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...in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you set up your audio system. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. If you ... computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6
...in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you set up your audio system. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. If you ... computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6
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... sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. on the batteries with the components, connect them to the USB port on the back of 23 feet and... remote control. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have...
... sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. on the batteries with the components, connect them to the USB port on the back of 23 feet and... remote control. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have...
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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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs.
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Turning on your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on the front of the Media Center computer. Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14
Turning on your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on the front of the Media Center computer. Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14
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... dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box... opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click the arrow button to open the Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel...
... dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box... opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click the arrow button to open the Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... Memory 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... 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
... Memory 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... 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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... jacks" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Icon Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack ...this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your computer. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your side left and right speakers into this jack so you can record...
... jacks" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Icon Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack ...this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your computer. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: plug your side left and right speakers into this jack so you can record...
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...If your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Control Panel window opens. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box... opens. -OR- If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on your computer has five ...
...If your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Control Panel window opens. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box... opens. -OR- If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on your computer has five ...
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... your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see the documentation that you have installed the required software. www.gateway.com 61 Battery See "Power" on page 77. Audio See "Sound" on page 75. You may be able to play these CDs on page 47. ■ Restart your computer, then enter...
... your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see the documentation that you have installed the required software. www.gateway.com 61 Battery See "Power" on page 77. Audio See "Sound" on page 75. You may be able to play these CDs on page 47. ■ Restart your computer, then enter...
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You may not match. 62 www.gateway.com The regional code for the United States and Canada is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Your DVD drive's regional code .... ■ Clean the disc. To identify your computer's delivery address. The regional code for Mexico is facing up . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is 1. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The...
You may not match. 62 www.gateway.com The regional code for the United States and Canada is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Your DVD drive's regional code .... ■ Clean the disc. To identify your computer's delivery address. The regional code for Mexico is facing up . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is 1. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The...
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... call your telephone service and have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 70 www.gateway.com Do not connect these devices to 53K. Line noise is a common problem that can upload data is limited to connect at a lower connection ...at a different location). Wiggle the modem cable to 33.6K. If you have the telephone line checked for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Other factors, such as the modem. Listen to the Internet ■ The ISP may be too noisy. The telephone line may not support 48K ...
... call your telephone service and have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 70 www.gateway.com Do not connect these devices to 53K. Line noise is a common problem that can upload data is limited to connect at a lower connection ...at a different location). Wiggle the modem cable to 33.6K. If you have the telephone line checked for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Other factors, such as the modem. Listen to the Internet ■ The ISP may be too noisy. The telephone line may not support 48K ...
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...diagnostics. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com 71 Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and...that came with your modem, then click Properties. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection...
...diagnostics. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com 71 Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and...that came with your modem, then click Properties. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection...
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... sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 77 Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers...
... sure that the volume controls are turned up. www.gateway.com 77 Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers...
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... screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N name computer 85 domain 91 router 91 workgroup 85 naming computers 85 workgroup 85 navigation keys 26 network jack 31 testing 92 troubleshooting 74.../Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 107
... screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N name computer 85 domain 91 router 91 workgroup 85 naming computers 85 workgroup 85 navigation keys 26 network jack 31 testing 92 troubleshooting 74.../Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 107
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... 14 setting up safety precautions 96 shortcut menus accessing 29 shortcuts opening menu 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com
... 14 setting up safety precautions 96 shortcut menus accessing 29 shortcuts opening menu 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com