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... Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory...
... Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory...
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... keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your country and follow the simple instructions. This will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may vary. Choose your model of your Gateway product is recommended that you access to some useful benefits, such as...
... keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your country and follow the simple instructions. This will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may vary. Choose your model of your Gateway product is recommended that you access to some useful benefits, such as...
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...jack-Connect headphones or external speakers to turn the power on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. For more information, see "Using the media card reader" on . 3 Press these buttons to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power...
...jack-Connect headphones or external speakers to turn the power on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. For more information, see "Using the media card reader" on . 3 Press these buttons to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power...
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... optional add-in video card is set to this port. Make sure this switch is not installed. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. 5 This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left speakers into this jack. Plug an optical cable...
... optional add-in video card is set to this port. Make sure this switch is not installed. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. 5 This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port HDMI port (optional) USB ports HDMI Surround left speakers into this jack. Plug an optical cable...
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... disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card, the expansion slot opening above the card may be occupied by the card's ventilation fan. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a monitor into a port on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to unlock the expansion cards. 6 This jack is installed. Remove this jack. Plug...
... disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card, the expansion slot opening above the card may be occupied by the card's ventilation fan. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a monitor into a port on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to unlock the expansion cards. 6 This jack is installed. Remove this jack. Plug...
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... to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. 14 Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of the file is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store...
... to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. 14 Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of the file is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store...
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... create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 Using a router The most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. Most home networks are typically built using a router. www.gateway.com Ethernet is the central control point for the network. Standard Ethernet runs at...
... create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 Using a router The most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. Most home networks are typically built using a router. www.gateway.com Ethernet is the central control point for the network. Standard Ethernet runs at...
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... connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. www.gateway.com • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need...
... connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. www.gateway.com • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need...
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... connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the computer. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector...
... connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the computer. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into the network jack on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector...
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... to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer...
... to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer...
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... see a "Memory error" message" on page 46. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. • Make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. For help, contact your ISP technical support. •...
... see a "Memory error" message" on page 46. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. • Make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. For help, contact your ISP technical support. •...
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... have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. This checks your mail server for technical support. If that user. E-mail addresses never contain spaces and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, then ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your e-mail program. Check your network cables and network devices...
... have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. This checks your mail server for technical support. If that user. E-mail addresses never contain spaces and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, then ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your e-mail program. Check your network cables and network devices...
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... properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for technical support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on page 32. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet or the PHONE network jack. • Make sure that...
... properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for technical support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on page 32. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet or the PHONE network jack. • Make sure that...
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... support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on a TV display, you may need to burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as your computer to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 49 You want to change monitor settings to...
... support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on a TV display, you may need to burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as your computer to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software and with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 49 You want to change monitor settings to...
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... Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of problems on -screen prompts. - For information about manually updating the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help . Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of devices. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error...
... Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of problems on -screen prompts. - For information about manually updating the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help . Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of devices. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error...
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... the instructions for device problems" on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2." Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have the required number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Make sure...
... the instructions for device problems" on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2." Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have the required number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Make sure...
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... most cases of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens...
... most cases of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens...
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... Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 3 Click the restore point you specified. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems...
... Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 3 Click the restore point you specified. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems...
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... restarting your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process...
... restarting your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process...
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... your hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to open the boot menu. Because the image is Labelflash? Creating disc labels with LabelPrint CyberLink LabelPrint is software that lets you burn label images onto Labelflash discs, as well as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your Labelflash optical disc drive to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering...
... your hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to open the boot menu. Because the image is Labelflash? Creating disc labels with LabelPrint CyberLink LabelPrint is software that lets you burn label images onto Labelflash discs, as well as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your Labelflash optical disc drive to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering...