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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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WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is located on. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 42 Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to replace USB or Firewire cables. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network that covers a broad geographical...
WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is located on. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 42 Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to replace USB or Firewire cables. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network that covers a broad geographical...
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... can provide firewall protection for your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to connect two computers. To determine which type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are available in two different types; If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the...
... can provide firewall protection for your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to connect two computers. To determine which type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are available in two different types; If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the...
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... to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that comes with no blank spaces. Names must give each computer on your network. 7 Click OK. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for your network, you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a workgroup...
... to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that comes with no blank spaces. Names must give each computer on your network. 7 Click OK. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for your network, you need to other users on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a workgroup...
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... came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the following: • Connect your printer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your Internet service provider. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the following: • Connect your printer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your Internet service provider. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor...
... Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor...
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... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
... screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18, 42, 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video...
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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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... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs...
... 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs...
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... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-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 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 98 Technical support...
... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-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 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 98 Technical support...
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... will need this guide may vary. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your setup poster...
... will need this guide may vary. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your setup poster...
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... jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 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 drive, see "Identifying optical drive types...
... jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 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 drive, see "Identifying optical drive types...
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... following: Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed.
... following: Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on this jack so you wirelessly connect to a wireless-enabled network. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed.
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... replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using the operating system DVD that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may need to reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) 48 OR If you are adding a new drive, set the jumper...
... replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using the operating system DVD that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may need to reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) 48 OR If you are adding a new drive, set the jumper...
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..., make sure that the modem cable is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be with your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be experiencing problems. Close your Web browser, then restart it. If you are using a dial-up correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet...
..., make sure that the modem cable is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be with your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be experiencing problems. Close your Web browser, then restart it. If you are using a dial-up correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet...
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... Windows XP with Media Center itself. You need to lower the computer's screen resolution to a DVD using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD). You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your computer's video signal uses, and may experience image...
... Windows XP with Media Center itself. You need to lower the computer's screen resolution to a DVD using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD). You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your computer's video signal uses, and may experience image...
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... working correctly. To recover software and drivers that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your only option for system recovery may be solved by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If you need to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options...
... working correctly. To recover software and drivers that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your only option for system recovery may be solved by using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If you need to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options...
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... instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your keyboard. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your backed up your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. You also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer. The Factory image recovery window opens...
... instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your keyboard. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your backed up your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. You also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer. The Factory image recovery window opens...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 99 serial number 2, 99 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56
... of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 99 serial number 2, 99 LCD panel cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77, 79 line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 62 BigFix 57 checking for drive errors 60, 83 checking hard drive space 58 cleaning case 54 cleaning CD 56 cleaning computer display 55 cleaning computer screen 55 cleaning DVD 56 cleaning keyboard 55 cleaning monitor 55 cleaning mouse 55 cleaning optical disc 56
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... 21 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 recovery discs 89, 92 re-installing 88 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 96 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91...
... 21 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 setting default 78 troubleshooting 78 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 21 recovery discs 89, 92 re-installing 88 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 96 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91...