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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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... built using your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. For information on a home network. Be sure to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your current setup. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Broadband Internet settings differ...
... built using your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. For information on a home network. Be sure to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your current setup. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Broadband Internet settings differ...
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... task list on each connector are setting up a network using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with eight pins) on the left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable you have Ethernet already installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable. To determine which type...
... task list on each connector are setting up a network using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with eight pins) on the left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable you have Ethernet already installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable. To determine which type...
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.... The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Setting up a wired network, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the computers that you must give each computer on installing the cards and any required drivers. This means that you do not have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Use...
.... The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Setting up a wired network, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the computers that you must give each computer on installing the cards and any required drivers. This means that you do not have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Use...
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... 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 network need to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on them, you turned on your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to your router's documentation. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your...
... 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 network need to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on them, you turned on your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to your router's documentation. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your...
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... press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • If you set up, log onto one of plugging a printer into your computer, you can see the network name, but you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web...
... press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • If you set up, log onto one of plugging a printer into your computer, you can see the network name, but you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web...
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...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. For the location of each monitor. 8 To 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...
...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. For the location of each monitor. 8 To 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...
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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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...;) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. You can also configure the power button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
...;) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. You can also configure the power button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
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... "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your computer (Default). Plug your side left speakers into this card, if installed. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your rear right...
... "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your computer (Default). Plug your side left speakers into this card, if installed. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your rear right...
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... more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: • You must also have at lease Windows XP with the Media Center can be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You want...
... more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: • You must also have at lease Windows XP with the Media Center can be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You want...
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... have selected it is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that you may need to is online...
... have selected it is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to press. • Make sure that you may need to is online...
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... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for system recovery may...
... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for system recovery may...
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... system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that did not come with your computer, you should create 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 of recovery discs while 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 to recover your own set of software and driver recovery discs.
... system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that did not come with your computer, you should create 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 of recovery discs while 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 to recover your own set of software and driver recovery discs.
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... your computer, follow 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. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click...
... your computer, follow 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. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click...
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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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...6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the computer, then plug it . 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...
...6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the computer, then plug it . 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...