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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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... home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. This connection type is working , contact your ISP. This number will be the same on all computers on a home network. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your home or office. Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
... home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. This connection type is working , contact your ISP. This number will be the same on all computers on a home network. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using your home or office. Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
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... are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. This type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection...
... are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. This type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection...
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... your 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 network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card...
... your 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 network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card...
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... computer. You may have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. When networking is set up 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 turned on your network need to your computer. 54
... computer. You may have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. When networking is set up 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 turned on your network need to your computer. 54
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If you cannot connect to the network, do one of the window. To add a printer to it, your network is set on your network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Right-click on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that your home network is using security. Testing your network Now that your access point is plugged in and...
If you cannot connect to the network, do one of the window. To add a printer to it, your network is set on your network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Right-click on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure that your home network is using security. Testing your network Now that your access point is plugged in and...
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... driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. 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 your computer. You may not represent the screens on your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. A large number appears on the screen...
... driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. 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 your computer. You may not represent the screens on your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. A large number appears on the screen...
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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...
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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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... access the User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
... access the User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
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...-coded green. Connect your video camera to turn the power on . You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial...
...-coded green. Connect your video camera to turn the power on . You can also configure the power button to 3.5" diskettes. Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial...
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... 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 stereo) into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your telephone into a port on this jack so you can record sound on page 27. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this...
... 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 stereo) into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your telephone into a port on this jack so you can record sound on page 27. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this...
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... recorded programs on other computers • Yes, you can. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. 82 Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 to know whether you can play recorded...
... recorded programs on other computers • Yes, you can. Type memory error in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. 82 Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 to know whether you can play recorded...
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... will not turn it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. www.gateway.com •...
... will not turn it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. www.gateway.com •...
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...-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 98. • To completely recover your system under most conditions. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovering your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
...-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 98. • To completely recover your system under most conditions. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovering your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive...
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... factory. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your own set. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to need to recover your hard drive. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you have the opportunity. 92 You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs...
... factory. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your own set. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to need to recover your hard drive. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you have the opportunity. 92 You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. 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 recover your system using recovery discs" on your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. You will also need to boot...
... pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. 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 recover your system using recovery discs" on your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. You will also need to boot...
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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...
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.../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 thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need help and information about using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... To access these guides, click (Start), All...
.../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 thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need help and information about using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... To access these guides, click (Start), All...