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...this guide may look different than your 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 User Guide...: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This ...
...this guide may look different than your 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 User Guide...: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This ...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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... as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 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 read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or ...Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones 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 ...
... as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 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 read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or ...Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones 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 ...
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.../2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard...
.../2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard...
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... record sound on page 16. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear... right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug speaker cables into this card, if installed. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your computer (Default). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks"...
... record sound on page 16. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear... right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug speaker cables into this card, if installed. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your computer (Default). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks"...
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...: If your optical drive has Your drive type Use your drive for one of blank media will result in less capacity. 25 www.gateway.com Identifying optical drive types Your computer may contain one or more of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase...playing DVDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. this logo... Note: To use the double layer capability of the following...
...: If your optical drive has Your drive type Use your drive for one of blank media will result in less capacity. 25 www.gateway.com Identifying optical drive types Your computer may contain one or more of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase...playing DVDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. this logo... Note: To use the double layer capability of the following...
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Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. ...RECORDER Your drive type is... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music..., playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your online User Guide. 26
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. ...RECORDER Your drive type is... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music..., playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your online User Guide. 26
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... see your online User Guide. For more . Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of high-definition video. A dual-layer HD-DVD can store much more information about 5.5 hours of data can be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer.... You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from music CDs. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your online User Guide. 27 For more data than a DVD. Creating audio and...
... see your online User Guide. For more . Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of high-definition video. A dual-layer HD-DVD can store much more information about 5.5 hours of data can be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer.... You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from music CDs. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your online User Guide. 27 For more data than a DVD. Creating audio and...
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..., see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on the display is connected to the video port on your computer. • Connect an external display that the video cable is dim or difficult to your display and video card documentation. If the light stays on page 73. 76 For more information, see your...
..., see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on the display is connected to the video port on your computer. • Connect an external display that the video cable is dim or difficult to your display and video card documentation. If the light stays on page 73. 76 For more information, see your...
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If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may provide lower quality video. Other types of display devices, including retail TVs, may need to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, ...turn it . Clean the keyboard and turn off your TV Many factors, such as the source video signal. Media Center mode ...
If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may provide lower quality video. Other types of display devices, including retail TVs, may need to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, ...turn it . Clean the keyboard and turn off your TV Many factors, such as the source video signal. Media Center mode ...
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... good for standard computer applications are designed to make colorful motion video look its best. Generally, video will likely be better on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from www.gateway.com. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support...
... good for standard computer applications are designed to make colorful motion video look its best. Generally, video will likely be better on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from www.gateway.com. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support...
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... top to get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on the screen, a standard interlaced ... to a DVD using . For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com or see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com. This results in the DVR-MS format. An interlaced video display device will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and...
... top to get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on the screen, a standard interlaced ... to a DVD using . For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com or see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com. This results in the DVR-MS format. An interlaced video display device will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and...
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... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for information. 112 The modem is designed to be connected to a line, as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of this information must accept any interference received, including interference that could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority... telephone company may request that you in order to an incoming call. Operation of this device. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is used on a telephone line may make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for information. 112 The modem is designed to be connected to a line, as determined by Gateway could affect the operation of this information must accept any interference received, including interference that could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority... telephone company may request that you in order to an incoming call. Operation of this device. These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is used on a telephone line may make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
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... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 9 telephone 10 universal aduio 31 universal audio 92 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 Zip drive 7, 9 copying CDs and DVDs 27 CRT screen cleaning 60 Customer Service Accounting 106 Sales 106
... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 9 telephone 10 universal aduio 31 universal audio 92 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 Zip drive 7, 9 copying CDs and DVDs 27 CRT screen cleaning 60 Customer Service Accounting 106 Sales 106
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 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...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 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...
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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... Num Lock 19, 21 numeric keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 35 memory 40 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 ...
...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... Num Lock 19, 21 numeric keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 35 memory 40 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 ...
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www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive ... speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W waking computer...
www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive ... speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W waking computer...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 ... Scan 22 Sending a fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax 27 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 29 Playing music and movies 30 Playing audio and video files 30 Playing optical discs 31 i
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 ... Scan 22 Sending a fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax 27 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 29 Playing music and movies 30 Playing audio and video files 30 Playing optical discs 31 i
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... audio files and music libraries 33 Creating music files 33 Building a music library 35 Editing track information 35 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 36 Creating a music 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...
... audio files and music libraries 33 Creating music files 33 Building a music library 35 Editing track information 35 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 36 Creating a music 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...
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Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click Library, then double-click the media file you want to play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö find the... the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play . 30 Playback controls Media library To play a file using Windows Media Player, click Help.
Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click Library, then double-click the media file you want to play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö find the... the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play . 30 Playback controls Media library To play a file using Windows Media Player, click Help.