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... cord and the modem and network cables. 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...
... cord and the modem and network cables. 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...
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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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... guide This 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. 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: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide...
... guide This 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. 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: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide...
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... device into the memory card reader. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 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 connect a removable hard drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). Use this jack. Plug powered...
... device into the memory card reader. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 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 connect a removable hard drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). Use this jack. Plug powered...
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...out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. 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...
...out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. 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...
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... its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer. 52 Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according...
... its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer. 52 Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according...
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... that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
... that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
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... Support. Networks You cannot connect to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Try a different mouse pad. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password...
... Support. Networks You cannot connect to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Try a different mouse pad. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password...
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... is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. 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. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click...
... is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. 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. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click...
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... was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that 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 solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD...
... was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that 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 solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD...
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...-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. You also need to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list 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 page 97. 104 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
...-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. You also need to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list 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 page 97. 104 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive...
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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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... Gigabit Ethernet components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is commonly used to set up of creating a LAN. The largest and most common way to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is made up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. Ethernet is the central control...
... Gigabit Ethernet components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is commonly used to set up of creating a LAN. The largest and most common way to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is made up a wired Ethernet network is located on a home network. Ethernet is the central control...
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... cable, the wires on the bottom. Setting up a network using your current setup. A router lets you access the Internet connection from ISP to right). This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your Ethernet cards for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Before you begin setting up your network...
... cable, the wires on the bottom. Setting up a network using your current setup. A router lets you access the Internet connection from ISP to right). This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your Ethernet cards for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Before you begin setting up your network...
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... you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To identify this computer on the network. This name identifies the computer to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Names must be the same for all computers in the Workgroup box. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in...
... you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To identify this computer on the network. This name identifies the computer to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Names must be the same for all computers in the Workgroup box. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in...
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... are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer drivers on each of your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to your Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on...
... are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer drivers on each of your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to your Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on...
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... an extension to your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location 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 on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color...
... an extension to your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location 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 on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color...