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... 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 Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. If you complete the Windows setup. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. To Model and serial number Gateway help make setting up...
... 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 Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. If you complete the Windows setup. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. To Model and serial number Gateway help make setting up...
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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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... hire a licensed installer. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is located on setting up of these components. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Fast or...
... hire a licensed installer. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is located on setting up of these components. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are typically built using Fast or...
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... connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). straight-through cable, the wires on each end. Setting up a network using your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on each connector are setting up a network for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
... connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). straight-through cable, the wires on each end. Setting up a network using your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on each connector are setting up a network for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
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... using your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. When you are prompted to install wireless cards and drivers on your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up a wired network, make sure that you need to restart your Internet service provider. Establishing your network, you have connected the network cabling. This name identifies the computer to ISP. To test the connection...
... using your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. When you are prompted to install wireless cards and drivers on your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up a wired network, make sure that you need to restart your Internet service provider. Establishing your network, you have connected the network cabling. This name identifies the computer to ISP. To test the connection...
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...; Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that folder will be available to everyone on the network. 52 After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding...
...; Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that folder will be available to everyone on the network. 52 After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding...
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... 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. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use...
... 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. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use...
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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...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 65 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 51 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 13 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 19 downloading...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 65 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 51 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 13 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 19 downloading...
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... other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Opening the case 37 Removing the side panel 37 Removing the front bezel 38 Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing...
... other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Opening the case 37 Removing the side panel 37 Removing the front bezel 38 Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing...
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... maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to 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...
... maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to 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...
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... 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 this button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. Press this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . www.uk.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from...
... 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 this button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. Press this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . www.uk.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from...
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The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and 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 a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...
The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and 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 a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...
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The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is...
The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is...
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... the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct type of port. • Make sure that you may need to work offline. www.uk.gateway.com Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the...
... the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct type of port. • Make sure that you may need to work offline. www.uk.gateway.com Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the...
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... upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see that were pre-installed at www.uk.gateway.com. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 104. 99 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 109. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem...
... upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see that were pre-installed at www.uk.gateway.com. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 104. 99 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 109. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem...
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...-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs (you may not be expecting to need to recover your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your own set of software and driver recovery discs...
...-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs (you may not be expecting to need to recover your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your own set of software and driver recovery discs...
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... original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on page 101. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software that you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to...
... original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on page 101. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software that you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to...
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... adjusting volume 95 connecting 10 diagnostics 94 dialing properties 92 troubleshooting 92 troubleshooting connection speed 93 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 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 81 diskette drive 7 identifying 30 troubleshooting 81 using 30 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting 82 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 101, 104 re-installing 99, 100 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 95 connecting 10 diagnostics 94 dialing properties 92 troubleshooting 92 troubleshooting connection speed 93 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 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 81 diskette drive 7 identifying 30 troubleshooting 81 using 30 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting 82 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 101, 104 re-installing 99, 100 drives backing up...
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... finding 75 opening 23 transferring 74 troubleshooting 84 types 74 finding files 75 files and folders 74 Firewire port 7, 9, 33 folders opening 23 fragmentation 69 front bezel removing 39 replacing 39 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3, 113 serial number 3, 113 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 103 re-installing programs 103 re-installing software 103 H hard drive adding 49 backing up files 70 checking for errors 68 checking for free space 66...
... finding 75 opening 23 transferring 74 troubleshooting 84 types 74 finding files 75 files and folders 74 Firewire port 7, 9, 33 folders opening 23 fragmentation 69 front bezel removing 39 replacing 39 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3, 113 serial number 3, 113 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 103 re-installing programs 103 re-installing software 103 H hard drive adding 49 backing up files 70 checking for errors 68 checking for free space 66...
