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... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Front 10 Back 12 Right side 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 15 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 17 Working ...Using the keyboard 27 Standard keyboard 27 Multifunction keyboard 28 Wireless keyboard 30 Using the mouse 31 Connecting the modem 33 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 33 Computer display 34 External controls 34 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Front 10 Back 12 Right side 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 15 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 17 Working ...Using the keyboard 27 Standard keyboard 27 Multifunction keyboard 28 Wireless keyboard 30 Using the mouse 31 Connecting the modem 33 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 33 Computer display 34 External controls 34 www.gateway.com i
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... your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 121. Replace any damaged cables. 80 www.gateway.com For more information about setting up a network in the Search box , then click the arrow...Power Your computer will likely improve its accuracy. ■ If you have a trackball mouse, see "Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network" on page 87. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in...sure that the power cord is connected correctly to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will not turn it on a patterned, flat surface.
... your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 121. Replace any damaged cables. 80 www.gateway.com For more information about setting up a network in the Search box , then click the arrow...Power Your computer will likely improve its accuracy. ■ If you have a trackball mouse, see "Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network" on page 87. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in...sure that the power cord is connected correctly to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will not turn it on a patterned, flat surface.
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...control ...Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Attached to the access point is Dynamic Host Control... Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point router. The following is an example of a wireless network is made up a wireless Ethernet... network is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point also lets you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet... network. The most common way to set up of the computers or Ethernet...Ethernet... Ethernet ...
...control ...Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Attached to the access point is Dynamic Host Control... Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point router. The following is an example of a wireless network is made up a wireless Ethernet... network is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point also lets you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet... network. The most common way to set up of the computers or Ethernet...Ethernet... Ethernet ...
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...running at the speed of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. www.gateway.com 93 A combination of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g components will result in front...The wireless Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Tips & Tricks When buying your access point, be sure the model includes everything your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window ...
...running at the speed of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. www.gateway.com 93 A combination of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g components will result in front...The wireless Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Tips & Tricks When buying your access point, be sure the model includes everything your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window ...
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... computer networks in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. The most common way to the network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more important than other wiring in the home. ...is more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Business networks are typically faster than moving about with your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each computer or network device. 94 www.gateway.com Wired Ethernet networks are typically built using Standard or...
... computer networks in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. The most common way to the network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more important than other wiring in the home. ...is more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Business networks are typically faster than moving about with your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each computer or network device. 94 www.gateway.com Wired Ethernet networks are typically built using Standard or...
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... of the network equipment www.gateway.com 95 Attached to the router are all of these components. Example router-based wired Ethernet network The following is an example of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The router is the central control point for a router-based wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need: ■ Two...
... of the network equipment www.gateway.com 95 Attached to the router are all of these components. Example router-based wired Ethernet network The following is an example of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The router is the central control point for a router-based wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need: ■ Two...
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...gateway.com. If your computer is not listed, you have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one. Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of Network adapters. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your Control... Panel is already installed on the computers that comes with your Ethernet cards for additional network hardware ■ DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment...
...gateway.com. If your computer is not listed, you have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one. Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of Network adapters. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your Control... Panel is already installed on the computers that comes with your Ethernet cards for additional network hardware ■ DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment...
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... an access point wireless Ethernet network: 1 Before connecting to an access point, you are unable to connect to the network in the Choose a wireless network list, click the Learn about wireless networking topic located in the Related Tasks area. If your Control Panel is in the ...the network you need to set up the network connection on the wireless Ethernet emitter by clicking Start, then clicking Control Panel. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. www.gateway.com 103 If you must turn on your computers. Connecting to an ...
... an access point wireless Ethernet network: 1 Before connecting to an access point, you are unable to connect to the network in the Choose a wireless network list, click the Learn about wireless networking topic located in the Related Tasks area. If your Control Panel is in the ...the network you need to set up the network connection on the wireless Ethernet emitter by clicking Start, then clicking Control Panel. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. www.gateway.com 103 If you must turn on your computers. Connecting to an ...
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...ceilings, and floors.) If you cannot relocate, see if you can take approximately 30 seconds to increase the signal strength. Wireless Ethernet network You turned the wireless on, but it automatically scans for available connections, which can improve the connection by changing the ... to a new location to complete. If your Control Panel is affected by the distance between your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Network Connections window opens. 122 www.gateway.com To check the signal strength of your wireless...
...ceilings, and floors.) If you cannot relocate, see if you can take approximately 30 seconds to increase the signal strength. Wireless Ethernet network You turned the wireless on, but it automatically scans for available connections, which can improve the connection by changing the ... to a new location to complete. If your Control Panel is affected by the distance between your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Network Connections window opens. 122 www.gateway.com To check the signal strength of your wireless...
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controls 11, 34 on-screen display 11, 34 computers naming 97 configuring access point 101, 104 router 110 TCP/IP protocol 98 connecting modem 33 to access point 103 to Ethernet 13 to Ethernet network 33 to hotspots 120 to Internet 13, 33 to network 13, 33 See also connections... 27, 28 diskette drive 40 troubleshooting 70 diskette drive identifying 40 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 70 using 40 display adjusting 34 troubleshooting 71, 72 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 102, 110 double-clicking 32 dragging 32 drivers ...
controls 11, 34 on-screen display 11, 34 computers naming 97 configuring access point 101, 104 router 110 TCP/IP protocol 98 connecting modem 33 to access point 103 to Ethernet 13 to Ethernet network 33 to hotspots 120 to Internet 13, 33 to network 13, 33 See also connections... 27, 28 diskette drive 40 troubleshooting 70 diskette drive identifying 40 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 70 using 40 display adjusting 34 troubleshooting 71, 72 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 102, 110 double-clicking 32 dragging 32 drivers ...
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... sharing 88, 115 troubleshooting 69, 70, 72, 73 types 43 DSL modem 33, 91, 95, 101, 108 jack 13 DVD cleaning 54 controlling play with keyboard 28 drive 43 inserting 44 playing 46 recording 46 troubleshooting 69, 72 DVD drive identifying 43 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 69, 72...topics 6 specifications 15 Firewire port 14, 38 folders opening 32 sharing 115 function keys 27, 28 G game multi-player 89 Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 94 H hard drive replacing 58 troubleshooting 73 headphones jack 11 help button 29 online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 ...
... sharing 88, 115 troubleshooting 69, 70, 72, 73 types 43 DSL modem 33, 91, 95, 101, 108 jack 13 DVD cleaning 54 controlling play with keyboard 28 drive 43 inserting 44 playing 46 recording 46 troubleshooting 69, 72 DVD drive identifying 43 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 69, 72...topics 6 specifications 15 Firewire port 14, 38 folders opening 32 sharing 115 function keys 27, 28 G game multi-player 89 Gateway eSupport 15 serial number 15 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 94 H hard drive replacing 58 troubleshooting 73 headphones jack 11 help button 29 online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 ...
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...88, 112 printer 88, 115, 117 resources 112 shortcut menus accessing 32 shortcuts opening menu 32 shutting down computer 22, 23 sound adjusting 26, 29 controls 26, 29 muting 26, 29 speakers 11 jack 11, 13 special-function buttons 29 specifications 15, 132 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 20 ... Libraries 85 Learn With Gateway 85 troubleshooting automated system 84 CD drive 69 cleaning CD 54 cleaning DVD 54 computer startup 70 diskette drive 70 display 71, 72 DVD drive 69, 72 Ethernet network 121 faxes 78 files 73 general guidelines 68 hard drive 73 Internet connection 74, 78 keyboard 75 ...
...88, 112 printer 88, 115, 117 resources 112 shortcut menus accessing 32 shortcuts opening menu 32 shutting down computer 22, 23 sound adjusting 26, 29 controls 26, 29 muting 26, 29 speakers 11 jack 11, 13 special-function buttons 29 specifications 15, 132 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 20 ... Libraries 85 Learn With Gateway 85 troubleshooting automated system 84 CD drive 69 cleaning CD 54 cleaning DVD 54 computer startup 70 diskette drive 70 display 71, 72 DVD drive 69, 72 Ethernet network 121 faxes 78 files 73 general guidelines 68 hard drive 73 Internet connection 74, 78 keyboard 75 ...
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...removing with Norton AntiVirus 49 volume adjusting 26, 29 adjusting modem 79 buttons 29 control button 11 controls 26, 29 muting 26, 29 troubleshooting 82 W WAN IP Address 102, 110 Web browser button 30 Web site Gateway 3 Windows file and printer sharing 115 New Connection Wizard 112 Product Key Code ...15 Windows key 27, 28 Windows Media Player 46 Windows Update 48 wired Ethernet equipment needed ...
...removing with Norton AntiVirus 49 volume adjusting 26, 29 adjusting modem 79 buttons 29 control button 11 controls 26, 29 muting 26, 29 troubleshooting 82 W WAN IP Address 102, 110 Web browser button 30 Web site Gateway 3 Windows file and printer sharing 115 New Connection Wizard 112 Product Key Code ...15 Windows key 27, 28 Windows Media Player 46 Windows Update 48 wired Ethernet equipment needed ...