8511464 - Gateway Setup Guide
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... bar, follow the instructions that came 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...
... bar, follow the instructions that came 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...
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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... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your current setup. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is made up a wired Ethernet network is an example of these components. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet...
... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your current setup. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The network is made up a wired Ethernet network is an example of these components. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet...
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... order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. To determine which type of cable you will be connecting your network, you need to connect two computers. For a crossover cable, the wires on installing the card and any network computer. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; If one . Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you and with eight pins...
... order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. To determine which type of cable you will be connecting your network, you need to connect two computers. For a crossover cable, the wires on installing the card and any network computer. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; If one . Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you and with eight pins...
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... is listed. 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 installing the cards and any required drivers. Use a computer name of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use the...
... is listed. 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 installing the cards and any required drivers. Use a computer name of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use the...
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..., then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use the TCP/IP protocol on your network. 7 Click OK. All the computers on your network needs a unique Computer Name. When networking is set up in the Workgroup box. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your workgroup in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each...
..., then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to use the TCP/IP protocol on your network. 7 Click OK. All the computers on your network needs a unique Computer Name. When networking is set up in the Workgroup box. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your workgroup in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each...
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..., you cannot connect to your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network. Modify the security settings to your router...
..., you cannot connect to your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network. Modify the security settings to your router...
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... 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. You may not represent the screens on the screen of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 77 You can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop...
... 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. You may not represent the screens on the screen of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 77 You can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop...
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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 3.5" diskettes. 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 ports. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded green. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into...
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. 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 ports. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded green. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into...
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...: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into a port on page 27. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack so you can record sound on page 16. Plug a modem cable into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed...
...: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into a port on page 27. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack so you can record sound on page 16. Plug a modem cable into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed...
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... on your Internet account is set up and connected to help determine if a memory module is failing. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or...
... on your Internet account is set up and connected to help determine if a memory module is failing. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or...
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... Set as a lamp, into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables. 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, 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...
... Set as a lamp, into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables. 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, 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...
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... device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 96. 91 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 98. • To completely recover your system to recover your system). www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Problem...
... device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 96. 91 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 98. • To completely recover your system to recover your system). www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Problem...
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... 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own set of recovery discs (you should create your hard drive. If you need to recover software that did not come with your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you need to recover your computer, you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions.
... 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own set of recovery discs (you should create your hard drive. If you need to recover software that did not come with your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you need to recover your computer, you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions.
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... DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. Your computer restarts into one of the system recovery. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. A list of valid boot devices...
... DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD into its original factory condition. Your computer restarts into one of the system recovery. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. A list of valid boot devices...
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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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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 jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover ...
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 jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover ...