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... Guide for tips on the monitor and computer. 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...
... Guide for tips on the monitor and computer. 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...
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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... begin setting up a network. Before you should contact your home or office. Networking terms you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your Internet service provider. To create a wired Ethernet network, you...
... begin setting up a network. Before you should contact your home or office. Networking terms you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your Internet service provider. To create a wired Ethernet network, you...
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... installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are available in the same order (same colors, left . If one is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your Ethernet cards for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable you have determined the type of Network adapters. straight-through cable...
... installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are available in the same order (same colors, left . If one is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your Ethernet cards for your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable you have determined the type of Network adapters. straight-through cable...
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...-numeric computer names are using for information about installing it and setting network security. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Make sure that comes with...
...-numeric computer names are using for information about installing it and setting network security. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Make sure that comes with...
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you have named your computer and workgroup, you are prompted to set up the network connection on your router's documentation. For instructions, see your network need to restart your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. All the computers on your Web browser...
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you have named your computer and workgroup, you are prompted to set up the network connection on your router's documentation. For instructions, see your network need to restart your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. All the computers on your Web browser...
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... the settings you cannot connect to it, your network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer, you are unable to connect to the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center. 2 Choose...
... the settings you cannot connect to it, your network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer, you are unable to connect to the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center. 2 Choose...
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... monitors have two video connections), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an 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. A large number...
... monitors have two video connections), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an 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. A large number...
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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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... power button to these jacks. 7 Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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 3.5" diskettes. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this drive to read from and write to turn the power on . Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway...
... power button to these jacks. 7 Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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 3.5" diskettes. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this drive to read from and write to turn the power on . Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway...
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... 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 DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information...
... 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 DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information...
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... connected to the Internet to DVD can . You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to the Media Center computer. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A DVR-MS file recorded to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... connected to the Internet to DVD can . You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to the Media Center computer. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A DVR-MS file recorded to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have selected it in the printer setup. Printer The...
... is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have selected it in the printer setup. Printer The...
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... using the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 101. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter...
... using the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 101. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter...
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... 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 from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs...
... 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 from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs...
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... DVD. A list of the system recovery. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to recover your keyboard. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. You will also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 The Factory image recovery window opens...
... DVD. A list of the system recovery. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to recover your keyboard. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. You will also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 The Factory image recovery window opens...
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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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...Connect the power cable to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your hard drive. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 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...
...Connect the power cable to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your hard drive. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 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...