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... 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 speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode...
... 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 speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode...
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... 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 the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
... 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 the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
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... 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. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your hard drive...
... 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. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your hard drive...
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... mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to turn...
... mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to turn...
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... audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. 9 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...
... audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. 9 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...
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... have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 37. 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. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 5 Install the new card...
... have added a new expansion card, connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 37. 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. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 5 Install the new card...
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... 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. First steps If 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 you followed each instruction...
... 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. First steps If 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 you followed each instruction...
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... make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure 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 the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contact your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Passwords...
... make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure 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 the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contact your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Passwords...
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See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Most printers have been printed...
See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Most printers have been printed...
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... problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. If you need 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 pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that product's documentation or support Web...
... problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. If you need 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 pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that product's documentation or support Web...
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... still 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 the progress 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 your keyboard. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs...
... still 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 the progress 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 your keyboard. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs...
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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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... 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 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
... 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 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
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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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... 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 your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
... 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 your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password...
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... set up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. Ethernet is located on a home network. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of creating a LAN. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is the central control point for communication among computer devices...
... set up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. Ethernet is located on a home network. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of creating a LAN. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is the central control point for communication among computer devices...
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.... Use the documentation that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. This type of cable. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your network, you need to copper pins in two different types; To determine which type of Ethernet you are setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your Ethernet cards...
.... Use the documentation that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. This type of cable. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your network, you need to copper pins in two different types; To determine which type of Ethernet you are setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your Ethernet cards...
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... (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. All-numeric computer names are prompted to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Setting up your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make...
... (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. All-numeric computer names are prompted to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Setting up your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make...
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... using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
... using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet...
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... the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to your computer. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port...
... the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to your computer. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port...