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.... After setting up your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Note: If you have a speaker bar...
.... After setting up your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Note: If you have a speaker bar...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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... digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to these jacks. 7 For more information about your video camera to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack. You can... optical drive types" on or off. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone...
... digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to these jacks. 7 For more information about your video camera to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack. You can... optical drive types" on or off. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone...
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... (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set...
... (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set...
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..."Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 16. Plug the cord from your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug speaker...jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear right and left and right ...
..."Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 16. Plug the cord from your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug speaker...jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear right and left and right ...
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...more information about display types, see your online User Guide. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in your display and video card documentation. The text on the display is connected to your computer. Display The screen resolution is not uniform • Make sure that ..., but there is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know works to the video port on . For more information about color uniformity. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your computer. ...
...more information about display types, see your online User Guide. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in your display and video card documentation. The text on the display is connected to your computer. Display The screen resolution is not uniform • Make sure that ..., but there is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know works to the video port on . For more information about color uniformity. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your computer. ...
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Compliance accessories: The accessories associated with this device. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is resolved. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly ...is subject to which is a label that you to make changes in response to the telephone company. On the computer or modem card is Part 68-compliant. The modem is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this information ...
Compliance accessories: The accessories associated with this device. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is resolved. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly ...is subject to which is a label that you to make changes in response to the telephone company. On the computer or modem card is Part 68-compliant. The modem is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this information ...
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...troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...
...troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 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 ...73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 51 replacing 51 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 121
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 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 ...73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 51 replacing 51 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 121
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www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords...connection speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W ...
www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords...connection speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W ...
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www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right...
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right...
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If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or...number appears on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate...space to your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or...number appears on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate...space to your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
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...user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 30 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus protecting against 59 removing 59 ...file playing 30 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security ...
...user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 30 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus protecting against 59 removing 59 ...file playing 30 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security ...