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Contents Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the ...
Contents Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the ...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ...-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ...-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed...
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... assistance. 2 The label on the top of your computer contains information that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...; Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an ...
... assistance. 2 The label on the top of your computer contains information that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...; Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an ...
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...jacks. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Press this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to a ... Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 23. Press this 6-pin IEEE...
...jacks. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Press this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to a ... Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 23. Press this 6-pin IEEE...
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... switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description The switch is...
... switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description The switch is...
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... a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Remove this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this screw before opening the case. Plug an optical cable from an... page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on a TV or other device" on page 16. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers...
... a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Remove this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this screw before opening the case. Plug an optical cable from an... page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on a TV or other device" on page 16. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers...
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...jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network.... (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. 10 For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your rear right and left and right speakers into this card, if installed. Lets you can record sound on page 30.
...jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network.... (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. 10 For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your rear right and left and right speakers into this card, if installed. Lets you can record sound on page 30.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at the back of your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer does not turn on , check the power cable connections. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
... system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at the back of your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer does not turn on , check the power cable connections. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
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...also has status indicators that have alternate functions defined, such as the F9-F12 keys. 19 Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Feature Icon Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Fn key Fn key Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key Description Press these keys to ...(about the function key actions. Press this key to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to adjust the volume. See the program documentation to find out more about five seconds), then press it again to start program...
...also has status indicators that have alternate functions defined, such as the F9-F12 keys. 19 Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Feature Icon Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Fn key Fn key Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key Description Press these keys to ...(about the function key actions. Press this key to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to adjust the volume. See the program documentation to find out more about five seconds), then press it again to start program...
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..., then look on the front of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up . CD Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. is facing up. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up . 3 Press the eject... button to close the tray. CD-RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. 23 Important When you want to play is ... this logo... If the disc has two playable sides, place the...
..., then look on the front of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up . CD Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. is facing up. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up . 3 Press the eject... button to close the tray. CD-RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. 23 Important When you want to play is ... this logo... If the disc has two playable sides, place the...
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... and playing DVDs. Blu-ray Disc Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. DVD-RAM/-RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and ...data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. 24 DVD+RW Installing ...
... and playing DVDs. Blu-ray Disc Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. DVD-RAM/-RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and ...data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. 24 DVD+RW Installing ...
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... and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. For more information, see your online User Guide. You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from music CDs. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. You can... your data. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from home video. For more . Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory...
... and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. For more information, see your online User Guide. You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from music CDs. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. You can... your data. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from home video. For more . Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory...
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...174;), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. The Realtek dialog box opens. 4 Follow the on the taskbar. You use the audio jacks for something other peripheral device, see "Checking Out Your Computer" on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out ... The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Advanced 1 Connect your computer has the Realtek...
...174;), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. The Realtek dialog box opens. 4 Follow the on the taskbar. You use the audio jacks for something other peripheral device, see "Checking Out Your Computer" on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out ... The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Advanced 1 Connect your computer has the Realtek...
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... memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions on page 56. 79 Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up , and make sure that the disc is clean and... support. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. See your computer. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
... memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions on page 56. 79 Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up , and make sure that the disc is clean and... support. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. See your computer. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
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... speakers are turned on, and check the speaker connections. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Windows passwords are trying to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 28. • If you continue to your computer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory"...off, then retype the password. 84 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. • If you are case-sensitive. Help For more memory to receive this error message, consider adding more ...
... speakers are turned on, and check the speaker connections. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Windows passwords are trying to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 28. • If you continue to your computer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory"...off, then retype the password. 84 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. • If you are case-sensitive. Help For more memory to receive this error message, consider adding more ...
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...9 microphone jack 7, 9 muting 28 rear speaker jack 10 recording 26 S/PDIF jack 9 side speaker jack 10 subwoofer jack 10 audio CD cleaning 56 audio in jack 10 audio jacks 7 audio playback buttons 19 B backing up files 62 BigFix 57 Blu-ray playing 25 recording 26 Blu-ray drive locating drive 7 broadband ... card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 troubleshooting 79 CD drive adding 43 identifying 23 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 79 cellular phone...
...9 microphone jack 7, 9 muting 28 rear speaker jack 10 recording 26 S/PDIF jack 9 side speaker jack 10 subwoofer jack 10 audio CD cleaning 56 audio in jack 10 audio jacks 7 audio playback buttons 19 B backing up files 62 BigFix 57 Blu-ray playing 25 recording 26 Blu-ray drive locating drive 7 broadband ... card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 troubleshooting 79 CD drive adding 43 identifying 23 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 79 cellular phone...
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... 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 10 dial-up modem 9, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 30 digital video camera 7, 9, 30 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 10, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 30 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 108 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9, 31 keyboard 7, 8, 9 line in 9, 10 line out 9 ... printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard ...
... 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 10 dial-up modem 9, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 30 digital video camera 7, 9, 30 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 10, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 30 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 108 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9, 31 keyboard 7, 8, 9 line in 9, 10 line out 9 ... printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard ...
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... (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 60, 83 Ethernet jack 10 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 48 replacing 48 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 files backing up 62 deleting 59 finding 67 opening 21 transferring 66 troubleshooting 81 types 66 finding files...folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
... (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 60, 83 Ethernet jack 10 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 48 replacing 48 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 files backing up 62 deleting 59 finding 67 opening 21 transferring 66 troubleshooting 81 types 66 finding files...folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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... camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard buttons 19 cleaning 55 features 19 110 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 81 USB port 7, 9 keys and... buttons application 20 audio playback 19 Fn 19 function 19 mouse 21 navigating 20 numeric 20 Windows 19 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial ...
... camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard buttons 19 cleaning 55 features 19 110 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 81 USB port 7, 9 keys and... buttons application 20 audio playback 19 Fn 19 function 19 mouse 21 navigating 20 numeric 20 Windows 19 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 96 serial ...