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... Windows setup screen instructions. otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. 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...
... Windows setup screen instructions. otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. 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...
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... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
... other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing...
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... in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 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 • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer's label.
... in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 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 • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer's label.
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... your video camera to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. 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 operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Connect your drive...
... your video camera to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. This jack is color-coded green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. 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 operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Connect your drive...
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... speakers into this jack. Connect this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide...
... speakers into this jack. Connect this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide...
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... contacts on page 37. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the expansion card. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the same size and voltage...
... contacts on page 37. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the expansion card. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the same size and voltage...
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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 secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections are connected. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow...
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 secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections are connected. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow...
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... Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. • The mouse pad may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 77. Make sure that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to make...
... Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. • The mouse pad may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 77. Make sure that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to make...
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... Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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... or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem 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, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory.
... or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem 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, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory.
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... a set of the system recovery. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your keyboard. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You also need to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key...
... a set of the system recovery. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your keyboard. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You also need to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key...
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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 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting...
... CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking terms you should know 42 Ethernet networking 42 Wired Ethernet networking 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting...
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... add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network that has a built-in the home. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used for the network. Wired and wireless Ethernet...
... add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network that has a built-in the home. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used for the network. Wired and wireless Ethernet...
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Broadband Internet settings differ from you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers. A router lets you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have , hold both connectors are using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary...
Broadband Internet settings differ from you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers. A router lets you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have , hold both connectors are using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary...
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... for information about your home setup, make sure that you are setting up a wired network, 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 other users on your network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Use a computer name of up...
... for information about your home setup, make sure that you are setting up a wired network, 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 other users on your network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Use a computer name of up...
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... among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all of plugging a printer into each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto...
... among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all of plugging a printer into each network computer are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto...
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... primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space 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. To use the second monitor...
... primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space 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. To use the second monitor...