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... regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your...
... regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your...
8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery)
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BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer ... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the...
BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer ... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 65 Selecting a screen saver 66 Changing gadgets 67 Setting up multiple monitors 69 ii
... Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 65 Selecting a screen saver 66 Changing gadgets 67 Setting up multiple monitors 69 ii
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... blue taskbar icon. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. The Change Settings dialog box opens. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Help For more information about the...
... blue taskbar icon. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. The Change Settings dialog box opens. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Help For more information about the...
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...played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to display images on your monitor. You can be displayed on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing color... depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel,...
...played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to display images on your monitor. You can be displayed on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing color... depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel,...
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...use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are applied. Your screen saver changes are away from your computer on your monitor screen if you leave your computer. Help For more are using it. An example of the screen saver plays on the preview screen. •...; To change the number of minutes in on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the length of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that passes ...
...use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are applied. Your screen saver changes are away from your computer on your monitor screen if you leave your computer. Help For more are using it. An example of the screen saver plays on the preview screen. •...; To change the number of minutes in on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the length of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that passes ...
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... the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar, then click Properties. To use to operate. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have multiple monitors) 68 The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts • Whether the Sidebar is... always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The monitor that you want to control their behavior.
... the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar, then click Properties. To use to operate. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have multiple monitors) 68 The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts • Whether the Sidebar is... always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The monitor that you want to control their behavior.
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...your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display ...Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your Windows desktop. Tip To help...
...your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display ...Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your Windows desktop. Tip To help...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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...the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check...10 Click OK. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to save your changes. 70 To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this... monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated...
...the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check...10 Click OK. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to save your changes. 70 To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this... monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated...
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... can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save changes. 73 To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select... and Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power plan...
... can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save changes. 73 To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select... and Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power plan...
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... user account for each of your children. Setting up parental controls. To set up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of computer use To use the computer • Print activity reports that your computer can attach a microphone to your voice. With an...
... user account for each of your children. Setting up parental controls. To set up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of computer use To use the computer • Print activity reports that your computer can attach a microphone to your voice. With an...
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... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives...
... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives...
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... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using... e-mail 20 MIDI file playing 28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files...
... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using... e-mail 20 MIDI file playing 28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files...
8513029R - Gateway Setup Guide
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... power source. To setup screen instructions. during electrical storms, unplug the power cord, modem, and network ® cables. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port ...USB ports (number may vary from power fluctuations, use the included DVI-to-VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. NOTE: For detailed network and Internet setup instructions, see the User Guide or Reference Guide provided. in video...
... power source. To setup screen instructions. during electrical storms, unplug the power cord, modem, and network ® cables. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port ...USB ports (number may vary from power fluctuations, use the included DVI-to-VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to change without notice. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. NOTE: For detailed network and Internet setup instructions, see the User Guide or Reference Guide provided. in video...
8513217 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide
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... 30 Adjusting the volume 31 Configuring the audio jacks 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 34 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 35 Setting up multiple monitors 36 Using a removable hard drive 36 Setting up RAID 36 About RAID 36 RAID 0 for performance 36 RAID 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for...
... 30 Adjusting the volume 31 Configuring the audio jacks 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 34 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 35 Setting up multiple monitors 36 Using a removable hard drive 36 Setting up RAID 36 About RAID 36 RAID 0 for performance 36 RAID 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card 60 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 63 Setting up a maintenance schedule 64 Caring for your computer 65 Cleaning your computer 66 Cleaning the exterior 66 Cleaning the keyboard 67 Cleaning the monitor 67 Cleaning the mouse 67 Cleaning optical discs 68 Updating Windows 68 Using...
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card 60 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 63 Setting up a maintenance schedule 64 Caring for your computer 65 Cleaning your computer 66 Cleaning the exterior 66 Cleaning the keyboard 67 Cleaning the monitor 67 Cleaning the mouse 67 Cleaning optical discs 68 Updating Windows 68 Using...
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Power connector Voltage switch Case cover Phillips screw PS/2 keyboard port HDMI port Integrated monitor (VGA) port USB ports Surround left/right jack S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/ Front speaker jack Modem jack (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/Subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Add-in video card (optional) Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Side panel Phillips screw Telephone jack (optional) 9 Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration.
Power connector Voltage switch Case cover Phillips screw PS/2 keyboard port HDMI port Integrated monitor (VGA) port USB ports Surround left/right jack S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/ Front speaker jack Modem jack (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/Subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Add-in video card (optional) Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Side panel Phillips screw Telephone jack (optional) 9 Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration.
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...expansion card is user configurable for digital sound. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 33. Connect a VGA monitor to this port if the optional add-in video card is set to remove the left side panel. 10 For more information, see "...the proper local voltage. This jack is installed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port USB ports Surround left/right jack (black) S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green...
...expansion card is user configurable for digital sound. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 33. Connect a VGA monitor to this port if the optional add-in video card is set to remove the left side panel. 10 For more information, see "...the proper local voltage. This jack is installed. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port USB ports Surround left/right jack (black) S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green...
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.... This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker... : Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this port. Plug a monitor into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port.
.... This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker... : Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this port. Plug a monitor into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port.
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... for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the monitor so the screen is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is perpendicular to the floor Screen is no higher...
... for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the monitor so the screen is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is perpendicular to the floor Screen is no higher...