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... 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 Surround left/right jack Audio in the United...
... 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 Surround left/right jack Audio in the United...
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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... a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router. This number will be used in the home. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Before you should contact your current setup. For information on a home network. Networking terms you begin setting...
... a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router. This number will be used in the home. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Before you should contact your current setup. For information on a home network. Networking terms you begin setting...
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... types; CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network and can assign IP addresses to the computers on the left. The Ethernet device installed in your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to copper pins in front of a router. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI...
... types; CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network and can assign IP addresses to the computers on the left. The Ethernet device installed in your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to copper pins in front of a router. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI...
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... 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. Use the documentation that do not set up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers...
... 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. Use the documentation that do not set up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers...
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... server." Connecting to your network. 7 Click OK. Type the following 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 already named your computer. For instructions, see your network. The workgroup name must be the same for your workgroup in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is typically preset when you plan to a wireless Ethernet network...
... server." Connecting to your network. 7 Click OK. Type the following 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 already named your computer. For instructions, see your network. The workgroup name must be the same for your workgroup in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is typically preset when you plan to a wireless Ethernet network...
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... using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Right-click on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • If you are unable to connect to your router or access point. • Use a printer that your access point is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network...
... using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Right-click on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • If you are unable to connect to your router or access point. • Use a printer that your access point is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network...
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.... Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. Use the additional desktop space 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 appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
.... Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. Use the additional desktop space 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 appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn...
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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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... to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into 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. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com...
... to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into 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. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com...
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... 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 a modem cable into a port on this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your center speaker and...
... 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 a modem cable into a port on this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your center speaker and...
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... Computer window • Reboot your computer. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...
... Computer window • Reboot your computer. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...
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... it on. • Make sure that the power cord is connected securely 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. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as a lamp, into...
... it on. • Make sure that the power cord is connected securely 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. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as a lamp, into...
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... computer problems can be to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using the Windows DVD" 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 "Using Microsoft System Restore...
... computer problems can be to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using the Windows DVD" 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 "Using Microsoft System Restore...
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You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to follow that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . If you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. Preparing for any ...
You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to follow that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . If you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. Preparing for any ...
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... system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You will also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on 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. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
... system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You will also need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on 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. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
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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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....support.gateway.com. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with the device. Icons and color coding help after you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on using your hard drive. 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...
....support.gateway.com. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with the device. Icons and color coding help after you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on using your hard drive. 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...