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...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 Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover...
...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 Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover...
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... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide...
... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide...
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...;) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded pink. Use this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). 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...
...;) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded pink. Use this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). 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...
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...the Internet" in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this screw before opening the case. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable 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...
...the Internet" in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this screw before opening the case. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable 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...
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.... 6 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. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use a battery of the expansion card. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of the same size...
.... 6 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. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use a battery of the expansion card. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of the same size...
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... 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 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 connected. First steps If you followed each instruction. • If an error...
... 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 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 connected. First steps If you followed each instruction. • If an error...
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.... Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your password • Make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically...
.... Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your password • Make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically...
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... information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. 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 may want to add additional memory to the printer...
... information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. 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 may want to add additional memory to the printer...
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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 Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore...
... 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 Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore...
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... any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any software that was not pre-installed on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have not already done so). When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely...
... any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any software that was not pre-installed on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have not already done so). When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely...
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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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... cables connecting each computer or network device. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to one person. This number will be used for the network. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are common methods of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. For information on setting up of creating a LAN...
... cables connecting each computer or network device. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to one person. This number will be used for the network. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are common methods of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. For information on setting up of creating a LAN...
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... connection is not working correctly. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to copper pins in two different types; Category 5 cables are attached to right). To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable...
... connection is not working correctly. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Ethernet you are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to copper pins in two different types; Category 5 cables are attached to right). To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable...
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... outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. This means that do not have them already installed. Names must be the same for setting up a network. When you have connected the network cabling. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for information about your home setup, make the...
... outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to other users on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. This means that do not have them already installed. Names must be the same for setting up a network. When you have connected the network cabling. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for information about your home setup, make the...
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... firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your network. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. To add a printer...
... firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your network. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. To add a printer...
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... 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. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports...
... 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. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports...
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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...