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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...
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...'s label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About...
...'s label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About...
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...DVD drive. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Use this button to connect a removable hard drive. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to turn the power on drive type...
...DVD drive. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Use this button to connect a removable hard drive. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to turn the power on drive type...
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.... Remove this port. Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port...
.... Remove this port. Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port...
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...-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. You can cause electrostatic damage...
...-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. You can cause electrostatic damage...
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... problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
... problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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... ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to make sure that the mouse port works. Try a different mouse pad. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged...
... ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to make sure that the mouse port works. Try a different mouse pad. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged...
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... use. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that the printer is online. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is not set to the printer. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter...
... use. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that the printer is online. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is not set to the printer. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter...
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... to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using recovery discs that product's documentation or support...
... to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using recovery discs that product's documentation or support...
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...). For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. A list of the system recovery. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. You also need to recover your keyboard. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which...
...). For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. A list of the system recovery. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. You also need to recover your keyboard. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which...
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... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
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... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
... 64 finding 70 opening 23 transferring 69 troubleshooting 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
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... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
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... CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting...
... CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting...
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... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This number will be used in your home or office. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet...
... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This number will be used in your home or office. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet...
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... need to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to connect two computers. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions...
... need to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to connect two computers. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions...
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... setup, make sure that comes with your Internet service provider. All-numeric computer names are setting up to other users on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are not allowed. If you have connected the network cabling. Use a workgroup name of your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Before you begin setting up your network. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards...
... setup, make sure that comes with your Internet service provider. All-numeric computer names are setting up to other users on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are not allowed. If you have connected the network cabling. Use a workgroup name of your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Before you begin setting up your network. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards...
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... your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. After the drives and printers on each of your computers, you can access them back on the left of the following: • Connect your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are shared, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that...
... your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. After the drives and printers on each of your computers, you can access them back on the left of the following: • Connect your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each network computer are shared, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that...
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...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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...
...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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...
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... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...
... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...