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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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... network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. The primary purpose of a WAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network...
... network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. The primary purpose of a WAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network...
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... to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. To test the connection, log on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP. Use the documentation that your Internet service provider. Cat 5 cables are attached to copper pins in two different types; Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Connecting network cables We recommend using your network to find out...
... to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. To test the connection, log on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP. Use the documentation that your Internet service provider. Cat 5 cables are attached to copper pins in two different types; Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Connecting network cables We recommend using your network to find out...
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... prompted to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Be sure to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to download viruses or view your network. Before you should contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is working , contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. If...
... prompted to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Be sure to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to download viruses or view your network. Before you should contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is working , contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. If...
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Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. When networking is set up TCP/IP on each other. This is typically preset when you can configure your router using your Web browser. All the computers on your computer. One of several available protocols must be...
Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. When networking is set up TCP/IP on each other. This is typically preset when you can configure your router using your Web browser. All the computers on your computer. One of several available protocols must be...
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... a USB or parallel port. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server...
... a USB or parallel port. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server...
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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. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. A large number appears on your Windows desktop. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings...
... 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. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. A large number appears on your Windows desktop. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings...
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... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...
... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53...
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... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs...
... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs...
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... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 98 Technical support...
... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 98 Technical support...
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... guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your computer model and serial number. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Customer Care will need this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer because hardware options and port locations...
... guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your computer model and serial number. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Customer Care will need this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer because hardware options and port locations...
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... indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Connect your video camera to these ports. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Use...
... indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Connect your video camera to these ports. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Use...
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... this jack. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on page 30. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug a video tuner or...
... this jack. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on page 30. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug a video tuner or...
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... you are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are using the new hard drive as instructed by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 8 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on...
... you are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are using the new hard drive as instructed by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 8 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on...
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... Ethernet network jack. OR - Check your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you are trying to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. Check the URL, then enter it . You cannot connect to solve). Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support...
... Ethernet network jack. OR - Check your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you are trying to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. Check the URL, then enter it . You cannot connect to solve). Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support...
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...) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information, see the Media Center online help . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that your computer's video signal uses, and may need to burn programs that were recorded with your computer is connected to the Internet. For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see the display's user guide.
...) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information, see the Media Center online help . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that your computer's video signal uses, and may need to burn programs that were recorded with your computer is connected to the Internet. For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see the display's user guide.
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... the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If 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 the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore...
... the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If 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 the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore...
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... "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 89. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of the system recovery. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
... "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 89. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of the system recovery. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 99 serial number 2, 99 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56
... of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 99 serial number 2, 99 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56
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... 21 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 recovery discs 89, 92 re-installing 88 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 96 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91...
... 21 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 recovery discs 89, 92 re-installing 88 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 96 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91...