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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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... specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is located on the network. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is working , contact your Internet service provider. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is made up of these components. Most home networks are typically built using your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. To create a wired Ethernet network...
... specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is located on the network. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is working , contact your Internet service provider. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is made up of these components. Most home networks are typically built using your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. To create a wired Ethernet network...
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... www.gateway.com. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network as well. 50 This type of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the 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 this point, if you and with eight pins) on the left to connect...
... www.gateway.com. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network as well. 50 This type of Network adapters. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the 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 this point, if you and with eight pins) on the left to connect...
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.... The 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. To identify this computer on the left. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the cards and any required drivers. All-numeric computer names are using for instructions on...
.... The 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. To identify this computer on the left. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the cards and any required drivers. All-numeric computer names are using for instructions on...
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... is a language computers use on your network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your workgroup 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 need the same Workgroup Name. One of up TCP/IP on your network need to set up on each...
... is a language computers use on your network. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 6 Type a name for your workgroup 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 need the same Workgroup Name. One of up TCP/IP on your network need to set up on each...
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... cannot connect 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 left of plugging a printer into your computer, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on wireless security, refer to the documentation that your access point is using security. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure...
... cannot connect 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 left of plugging a printer into your computer, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on wireless security, refer to the documentation that your access point is using security. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are using a wireless Ethernet network, make sure...
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... the 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 roughly double the size of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your...
... the 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 roughly double the size of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your...
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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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...; Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see the online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific...
...; Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see the online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific...
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... as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 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. This jack is color-coded green. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as...
... as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 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. This jack is color-coded green. Connect your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as...
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... sound on page 27. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your computer (Default). Plug your side left speakers into this jack. 10 Plug your telephone into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this jack. Plug a modem cable into a port...
... sound on page 27. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your computer (Default). Plug your side left speakers into this jack. 10 Plug your telephone into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this jack. Plug a modem cable into a port...
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... Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that your home DVD player • Yes, you can. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart 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...
... Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that your home DVD player • Yes, you can. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart 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...
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... surge protector is connected securely to is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on . • Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers...
... surge protector is connected securely to is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on . • Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers...
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... reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your only option for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you need to its factory condition" on page 96. 91 Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages...
... reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your only option for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 92. • To recover software and device drivers that you need to its factory condition" on page 96. 91 Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages...
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... pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs while you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You...
... pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from a set of recovery discs while you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You...
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Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your system using recovery discs" on page 96. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. 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 on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click...
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you must recover your system using recovery discs" on page 96. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. 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 on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, 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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...at www.support.gateway.com. 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...
...at www.support.gateway.com. 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...