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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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... to a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is the Internet. The network is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is an example of these components. Most home networks are built using a router. The primary purpose of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
... to a computer on setting up a wired Ethernet network is the Internet. The network is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is an example of these components. Most home networks are built using a router. The primary purpose of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
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... be activated. To test the connection, log on each end. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are using your current setup. For a crossover cable, the wires on to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer...
... be activated. To test the connection, log on each end. Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you are using your current setup. For a crossover cable, the wires on to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer...
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Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you have connected the network cabling. If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a computer name of up to...
Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you have connected the network cabling. If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a computer name of up to...
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... connect to set up on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Configuring your router After you have named your computer and workgroup, you plan to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default...
... connect to set up on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Configuring your router After you have named your computer and workgroup, you plan to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default...
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... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to your Internet service provider. Select Diagnose and Repair on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of plugging a printer into each computer. Testing your network Now...
... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to your Internet service provider. Select Diagnose and Repair on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of plugging a printer into each computer. Testing your network Now...
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.... 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. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right...
.... 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. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right...
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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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... RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the left side panel 45 Removing the right side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply...
... RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the left side panel 45 Removing the right side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply...
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..., easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www...
..., easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www...
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... the hard drives for the left channel of these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these carriers, then back up files" on page 34. USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). buttons Power button/power indicator Press this jack. ■ L (white) RCA jack-Connect the RCA cable for removable storage. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices...
... the hard drives for the left channel of these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into these carriers, then back up files" on page 34. USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). buttons Power button/power indicator Press this jack. ■ L (white) RCA jack-Connect the RCA cable for removable storage. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices...
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... is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Remove these ports. Make sure this jack. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is not installed. Connect a VGA monitor to this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 34. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is user configurable for digital sound. Plug a modem cable into this port if the optional add-in video card is set to...
... is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Remove these ports. Make sure this jack. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is not installed. Connect a VGA monitor to this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 34. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is user configurable for digital sound. Plug a modem cable into this port if the optional add-in video card is set to...
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... sound on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to unlock the expansion cards. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 34. Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug your telephone into a port on this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Remove this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable...
... sound on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to unlock the expansion cards. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 34. Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug your telephone into a port on this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Remove this jack. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable...
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... F9 during startup. In this screen, you want to search for RAID FAQ information on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to delete, then press ENTER. Getting help For more information on RAID concepts, configuration, and maintenance, search for : • RAID • configuring RAID • RAID tutorials • RAID levels 41 Before deleting a RAID volume, make sure that volume, including operating system...
... F9 during startup. In this screen, you want to search for RAID FAQ information on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to delete, then press ENTER. Getting help For more information on RAID concepts, configuration, and maintenance, search for : • RAID • configuring RAID • RAID tutorials • RAID levels 41 Before deleting a RAID volume, make sure that volume, including operating system...
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... technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up correctly. If that does not allow you are using a dial-up modem, make...
... technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up correctly. If that does not allow you are using a dial-up modem, make...
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... at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information, see the Media Center online help . You want to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to burn programs that your computer's flat panel display.
... at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information, see the Media Center online help . You want to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to burn programs that your computer's flat panel display.
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... solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 106. 101 To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to create...
... solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 106. 101 To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to create...
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... M maintenance backing up files 74 BigFix 69 checking for drive errors 72, 95 checking hard drive space 70 cleaning case 66 cleaning CD 68 cleaning computer display 67 cleaning computer screen 67 cleaning DVD 68 cleaning keyboard 67 cleaning monitor 67 cleaning mouse 67 cleaning optical disc 68 defragmenting 73 deleting files 71 extending computer life 65 suggested schedule 64 using Task Scheduler 77 media reader See memory card reader memory adding...
... M maintenance backing up files 74 BigFix 69 checking for drive errors 72, 95 checking hard drive space 70 cleaning case 66 cleaning CD 68 cleaning computer display 67 cleaning computer screen 67 cleaning DVD 68 cleaning keyboard 67 cleaning monitor 67 cleaning mouse 67 cleaning optical disc 68 defragmenting 73 deleting files 71 extending computer life 65 suggested schedule 64 using Task Scheduler 77 media reader See memory card reader memory adding...
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... 27 Blu-ray Disc 28 DVD 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 34 USB support for 34 pointer moving 23, 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 11 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58 printer installing 34 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 7, 11 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 24 re-installing 101, 104 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 12 R RAID configuring 40 creating...
... 27 Blu-ray Disc 28 DVD 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 34 USB support for 34 pointer moving 23, 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 11 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58 printer installing 34 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 7, 11 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 24 re-installing 101, 104 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 12 R RAID configuring 40 creating...
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...network cables. Trademarks used herein are disabled when an audio card is packed with a technical support representative, call toll-free 866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada). SETUPGUIDE FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a surge protector. All rights reserved. Digital media manager Media navigation interface Optical disk drive Optical disk drive (optional) Multimedia panel Removable hard drive carriers USB ports Eject buttons Power connector Voltage switch Power button Backup button PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor...
...network cables. Trademarks used herein are disabled when an audio card is packed with a technical support representative, call toll-free 866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada). SETUPGUIDE FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a surge protector. All rights reserved. Digital media manager Media navigation interface Optical disk drive Optical disk drive (optional) Multimedia panel Removable hard drive carriers USB ports Eject buttons Power connector Voltage switch Power button Backup button PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor...
