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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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... If you have an optical mouse, use it on page 87. Replace any damaged cables. 80 www.gateway.com Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Make sure that ...Support. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will not turn it on , and working device, such as glass or some desktops... Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see "Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network" on page 52.
... If you have an optical mouse, use it on page 87. Replace any damaged cables. 80 www.gateway.com Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Make sure that ...Support. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will not turn it on , and working device, such as glass or some desktops... Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see "Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network" on page 52.
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... 802.11a networks Important The speed of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. www.gateway.com 91 The access point is an example of a wireless network is related to signal strength. The following is the central control point for the network. A DHCP network configuration uses an access...
... 802.11a networks Important The speed of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. www.gateway.com 91 The access point is an example of a wireless network is related to signal strength. The following is the central control point for the network. A DHCP network configuration uses an access...
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...as a firewall to eliminate the need for next-generation, high-speed wireless communications ■ Internet security features - If your Control Panel 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 ...including: ■ 802.11g support - for additional network hardware ■ DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - If one . All wireless Ethernet components must install one is already installed on both frequencies. Important IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g use the same frequency. The Device ...
...as a firewall to eliminate the need for next-generation, high-speed wireless communications ■ Internet security features - If your Control Panel 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 ...including: ■ 802.11g support - for additional network hardware ■ DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - If one . All wireless Ethernet components must install one is already installed on both frequencies. Important IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g use the same frequency. The Device ...
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...device. 94 www.gateway.com A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each room that has a device you want to connect ■ You are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) ...using a router. Most home networks are creating a network in the home. Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network by using special wires to connect all the...
...device. 94 www.gateway.com A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each room that has a device you want to connect ■ You are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) ...using a router. Most home networks are creating a network in the home. Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network by using special wires to connect all the...
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...access point, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment www.gateway.com 95 Cable/DSL modem Router Tips & Tricks To add ...example of these components. The router is the central control point for a router-based wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need : ■ Two or more information about accessing a wireless Ethernet, see "Using a wireless Ethernet network" on page 89. For more computers with 4-...
...access point, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment www.gateway.com 95 Cable/DSL modem Router Tips & Tricks To add ...example of these components. The router is the central control point for a router-based wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need : ■ Two or more information about accessing a wireless Ethernet, see "Using a wireless Ethernet network" on page 89. For more computers with 4-...
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... component. to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computers To determine if wired Ethernet is not listed, you need for additional network hardware ■ ...DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - such as a firewall to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. 96 www.gateway...
... component. to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computers To determine if wired Ethernet is not listed, you need for additional network hardware ■ ...DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - such as a firewall to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. 96 www.gateway...
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...you have set up your wireless access point, you need to set up the network connection on the wireless Ethernet emitter by clicking Start, then clicking Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The ...computers. To connect to an access point wireless Ethernet network: 1 Before connecting to an access point, you are unable to connect to complete the wireless network connection. -OR- www.gateway.com 103 If you must turn on your Control Panel is in the Choose a wireless network list...
...you have set up your wireless access point, you need to set up the network connection on the wireless Ethernet emitter by clicking Start, then clicking Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The ...computers. To connect to an access point wireless Ethernet network: 1 Before connecting to an access point, you are unable to connect to complete the wireless network connection. -OR- www.gateway.com 103 If you must turn on your Control Panel is in the Choose a wireless network list...
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... the access point. The Network Connections window opens. 122 www.gateway.com To check the signal strength of a wireless connection is low, try moving to a new location to increase the signal strength. If your Control Panel is running slower than you expect, you find the signal...you can take approximately 30 seconds to other factors, the strength of your network signal strength. If you should check your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your connection on , it takes a while to connect. ■ When the wireless emitter is turned on the ...
... the access point. The Network Connections window opens. 122 www.gateway.com To check the signal strength of a wireless connection is low, try moving to a new location to increase the signal strength. If your Control Panel is running slower than you expect, you find the signal...you can take approximately 30 seconds to other factors, the strength of your network signal strength. If you should check your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your connection on , it takes a while to connect. ■ When the wireless emitter is turned on the ...
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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 ...