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...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/side speaker jack Case cover...
...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/side speaker jack Case cover...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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... Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee 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...
... Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee 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...
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... an Ethernet cable. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is commonly used to build computer networks in your ISP. This connection type is a number that...
... an Ethernet cable. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is commonly used to build computer networks in your ISP. This connection type is a number that...
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... 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. The Ethernet device installed in your network, you access the Internet connection from the task list on the network and can provide firewall protection for your computer is not listed, you have , hold both connectors are available in the same order (same colors, left . A router lets you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters.
... 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. The Ethernet device installed in your network, you access the Internet connection from the task list on the network and can provide firewall protection for your computer is not listed, you have , hold both connectors are available in the same order (same colors, left . A router lets you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters.
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... set up security for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. 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 download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
... set up security for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. 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 download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
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... available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use the TCP/IP protocol on your network. 7 Click OK. Connecting to your computer. 54 Type the following in the Workgroup box. When you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is a language computers use on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. We recommend you are prompted to set up the network connection on...
... available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use the TCP/IP protocol on your network. 7 Click OK. Connecting to your computer. 54 Type the following in the Workgroup box. When you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is a language computers use on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. We recommend you are prompted to set up the network connection on...
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... the left of plugging a printer into your network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front 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 the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center. 2 Choose Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click...
... the left of plugging a printer into your network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front 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 the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click the Network and Sharing Center. 2 Choose Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click...
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... 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. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port...
... 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. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port...
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... 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting 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...
... 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting 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...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case)
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... 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 schedule 54 Caring for your computer 54 Cleaning your computer 55 Cleaning the exterior 56 Cleaning the keyboard 56 Cleaning the monitor 57 Cleaning the mouse 57 Cleaning optical discs 57 Updating Windows...
... 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 schedule 54 Caring for your computer 54 Cleaning your computer 55 Cleaning the exterior 56 Cleaning the keyboard 56 Cleaning the monitor 57 Cleaning the mouse 57 Cleaning optical discs 57 Updating Windows...
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... 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 condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support...
... 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 condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support...
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Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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...
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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...
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... online User Guide. Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 27. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. 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...
... online User Guide. Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 27. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. 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...
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... and Support. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your 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 do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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...
... and Support. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your 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 do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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...
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... Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on installing the printer driver...
... Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on installing the printer driver...
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... press ENTER. Problem-solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 101. For instructions, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 98. • To completely recover your system). Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support...
... press ENTER. Problem-solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 101. For instructions, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 98. • To completely recover your system). Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your computer, you have the opportunity. 92 Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to recover software that software's installation instructions. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your own set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that...
... pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your computer, you have the opportunity. 92 Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to recover software that software's installation instructions. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your own set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that...
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... boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to recover your computer, follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. 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...
... boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to recover your computer, follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. 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...
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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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...; 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 Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... WARNING: To protect your computer. All other countries. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. You can connect your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. otherwise Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. To access...
...; 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 Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... WARNING: To protect your computer. All other countries. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. You can connect your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. otherwise Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. To access...