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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. 9 www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack ... system into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack for digital sound. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as...
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. 9 www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack ... system into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack for digital sound. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as...
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... Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug speaker cables into this card, if...
... Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug speaker cables into this card, if...
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You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. The volume control slider ...
You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. The volume control slider ...
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The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
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...that they are universal jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 5. 32 The Realtek dialog box opens. 4 Follow..., they can be used for your speaker setup. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your computer. Your computer has one purpose. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If...
...that they are universal jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 5. 32 The Realtek dialog box opens. 4 Follow..., they can be used for your speaker setup. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your computer. Your computer has one purpose. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If...
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www.gateway.com 2 Press firmly on the lower left and lower right parts of the panel's internal locking tabs unlocking. You should easily slide out. 39 The panel should press the two points against the computer until you hear or feel a click, which is the sound of the color panel to release the panel from the bezel and remove it. Press Press here here 3 Swing the bottom of the panel away from the front bezel.
www.gateway.com 2 Press firmly on the lower left and lower right parts of the panel's internal locking tabs unlocking. You should easily slide out. 39 The panel should press the two points against the computer until you hear or feel a click, which is the sound of the color panel to release the panel from the bezel and remove it. Press Press here here 3 Swing the bottom of the panel away from the front bezel.
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The color panel is the sound of the panel's internal locking tabs locking the panel partially into place. You should press the two points against the front bezel, slide the panel ...
The color panel is the sound of the panel's internal locking tabs locking the panel partially into place. You should press the two points against the front bezel, slide the panel ...
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... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. In Windows...
... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. In Windows...
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... utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 Audio See "Sound" on page 61. • Restart your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78. You may be...
... utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 Audio See "Sound" on page 61. • Restart your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78. You may be...
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... play • Make sure that you have copy protection software. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc.
... play • Make sure that you have copy protection software. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc.
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Also make sure that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. The Phone and Modem Options ...
Also make sure that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. The Phone and Modem Options ...
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...8226; The ISP may be with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The problem may be too noisy. www.gateway.com 4 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from corrosion and all settings are not using your telephone. Do not connect these devices ...your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with your modem. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a lower connection speed. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone service...
...8226; The ISP may be with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The problem may be too noisy. www.gateway.com 4 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from corrosion and all settings are not using your telephone. Do not connect these devices ...your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with your modem. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a lower connection speed. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone service...
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... has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly...
... has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly...
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...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. The modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the ... tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then ...or the modem has failed to another modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. If information about modem troubleshooting, ...
...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. The modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the ... tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then ...or the modem has failed to another modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. If information about modem troubleshooting, ...
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... cable is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected 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 test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Press the button to put the printer... the printer is online. Make sure that it on. • Make sure that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your...
... cable is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected 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 test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Press the button to put the printer... the printer is online. Make sure that it on. • Make sure that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. www.gateway.com Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your...
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... printer is online. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the...
... printer is online. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the...
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... system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information about... sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Recovering your ...
... system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information about... sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Recovering your ...
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... 28 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing Blu-ray 27 playing DVD 26 playing HD-DVD 27 using Windows Media Player 26, 27 MultiMediaCard 28 muting sound 30 N navigation keys 19, 21 network jack 9, 15 troubleshooting 77, 90 non-technical support Accounting 106 Sales 106 Warranty 106 numeric keypad 20, 21 124...
... 28 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing Blu-ray 27 playing DVD 26 playing HD-DVD 27 using Windows Media Player 26, 27 MultiMediaCard 28 muting sound 30 N navigation keys 19, 21 network jack 9, 15 troubleshooting 77, 90 non-technical support Accounting 106 Sales 106 Warranty 106 numeric keypad 20, 21 124...
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... panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep button 21 sleep mode 17 using 17 SmartMedia 28 software recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 speaker jack analog 9 center 9 rear 10 side 10 speakers configuring 31 126 Standby mode 7 ... Technical Support 106 tips before contacting 104 tutorial service 106 telephone jack 10 telephone support 104 training CD 107 classroom 107 Gateway Learning Libraries 107 Learn With Gateway 107 transferring files from old computer 68, 69 settings from old computer 68 troubleshooting add-in cards 73, 78 audio...
... panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep button 21 sleep mode 17 using 17 SmartMedia 28 software recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 speaker jack analog 9 center 9 rear 10 side 10 speakers configuring 31 126 Standby mode 7 ... Technical Support 106 tips before contacting 104 tutorial service 106 telephone jack 10 telephone support 104 training CD 107 classroom 107 Gateway Learning Libraries 107 Learn With Gateway 107 transferring files from old computer 68, 69 settings from old computer 68 troubleshooting add-in cards 73, 78 audio...