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... instructions that came with it ® into one of your hard drive. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. 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...
... instructions that came with it ® into one of your hard drive. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. 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...
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... -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your model of Gateway computer. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet...
... -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your model of Gateway computer. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet...
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.... Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Use this drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive...
.... Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Use this drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive...
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...into these ports. 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 Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Remove this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into...
...into these ports. 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 Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Remove this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into...
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... do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of the expansion card. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If the computer clock...
... do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of the expansion card. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If the computer clock...
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First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to...
First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to...
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...; Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the mouse port works. Contact your password • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Networks You cannot connect to make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network...
...; Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the mouse port works. Contact your password • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Networks You cannot connect to make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network...
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... default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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... factory condition" on page 97. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive 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 recovery discs...
... factory condition" on page 97. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive 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 recovery discs...
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... your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your system using recovery discs" on your original hard drive, you have...
... your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your system using recovery discs" on your original hard drive, you have...
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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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... router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to obtain...
... router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to obtain...
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... order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you and with eight pins) on the bottom. The router can assign IP addresses to ISP. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
... order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you and with eight pins) on the bottom. The router can assign IP addresses to ISP. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
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... and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Check your computer, click Restart Now. 49 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 download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and...
... and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Check your computer, click Restart Now. 49 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 download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and...
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... unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you are shared, you can access them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...
... unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you are shared, you can access them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...
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... 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. A large number appears on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor...
... 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. A large number appears on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor...
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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...