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... at www.support.gateway.com. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack...
... at www.support.gateway.com. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack TV tuner (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
... SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Setting up multiple monitors 77 Changing system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 Using the Ease of Access Center 83 Using voice...
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... test the connection, log onto the Internet using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. The network is working , contact your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Before you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on setting...
... test the connection, log onto the Internet using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. The network is working , contact your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Before you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that uniquely identifies a computer on setting...
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... done so. The Ethernet device installed in front of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your Ethernet cards for your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you...
... done so. The Ethernet device installed in front of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your Ethernet cards for your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you...
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... task list on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. This name identifies the computer to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is not listed, you have determined the type of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of wireless equipment you are setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers...
... task list on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. This name identifies the computer to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is not listed, you have determined the type of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in front of wireless equipment you are setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers...
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... a language computers use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Configuring your router After you can configure your router using your network need to restart your computer. For instructions, see your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is set up to your router's documentation. Connecting to each computer you turned on your network. You may have...
... a language computers use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Configuring your router After you can configure your router using your network need to restart your computer. For instructions, see your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is set up to your router's documentation. Connecting to each computer you turned on your network. You may have...
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... your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add a printer to the network, do one of the following: • Connect your printer to match the settings you set up, log onto...
... your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add a printer to the network, do one of the following: • Connect your printer to match the settings you set up, log onto...
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... its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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. For the location of the primary display, or as Screen...
... its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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. For the location of the primary display, or as Screen...
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... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
... settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case)
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... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
... case 31 Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance...
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... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
... Add-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory...
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Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to these ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. Connect your video camera to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones...
Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to these ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. Connect your video camera to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones...
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... online User Guide. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Plug your telephone into this jack. Plug the cord from your rear right...
... online User Guide. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Plug your telephone into this jack. Plug the cord from your rear right...
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... connected to update the Program Guide. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your home DVD player • Yes, you can . Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to the Media Center computer. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots...
... connected to update the Program Guide. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your home DVD player • Yes, you can . Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to the Media Center computer. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots...
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... can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 89 Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. www.gateway...
... can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 89 Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. www.gateway...
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... Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 101. Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. • To return your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com...
... Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 101. Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. • To return your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com...
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... hard drive. If you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers...
... hard drive. If you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers...
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... the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You will also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on page 96. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the...
... the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You will also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on page 96. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the...
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... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
... menu 24 optical connection 9 P Pad Lock indicator 21, 22 parallel port 9 password 88 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 23 moving 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 88 turning off computer 18 turning on computer 17 power button 7 printer default 89 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 89 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 24 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 6 removing...
8512417 - Gateway Setup Guide
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... your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) 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...
... your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) 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...