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... 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 speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need help while setting up your system from image shown. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to the computer, then plug it . SERIAL NUMBER...
... 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 speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need help while setting up your system from image shown. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to the computer, then plug it . SERIAL NUMBER...
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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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... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other...
... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other...
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... DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. You can also configure the power button to connect a removable hard drive. 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 audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs...
... DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. You can also configure the power button to connect a removable hard drive. 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 audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs...
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...your wireless network antenna card (optional). 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 digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Connect this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable...
...your wireless network antenna card (optional). 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 digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Connect this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable...
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... the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using...
... the BIOS Setup utility are replacing an expansion card, remove the old card. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using...
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... press ENTER. 72 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections...
... press ENTER. 72 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections...
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... network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. • The mouse pad may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 77. 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...
... network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. • The mouse pad may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 77. 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...
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... use. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. 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. See the guide that you need...
... use. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. 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. See the guide that you need...
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... 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, see "Recovering your system to factory...
... 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, see "Recovering your system to factory...
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... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your personal files, and create a set of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you...
... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your personal files, and create a set of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you...
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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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... setting up of these components. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Most home networks are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to your home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
... setting up of these components. Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Most home networks are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to your home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
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... connector are attached to the copper pins in two different types; Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to the Internet using your current setup. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making...
... connector are attached to the copper pins in two different types; Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to the Internet using your current setup. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making...
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... characters with your wireless cards for instructions on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Names must give each computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have connected the network cabling. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to ISP. Use a workgroup name of up to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Be sure to...
... characters with your wireless cards for instructions on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Names must give each computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have connected the network cabling. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to ISP. Use a workgroup name of up to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Be sure to...
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... DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to the network, do one of the following: • Connect your printer to your network. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use...
... DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to the network, do one of the following: • Connect your printer to your network. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use...
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... connect an additional monitor or projector 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. For the location of your computer. You may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. www.gateway...
... connect an additional monitor or projector 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. For the location of your computer. You may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. www.gateway...