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...DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . CONTACT HELP. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access...
...DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the computer, then plug it . CONTACT HELP. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access...
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... CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting...
... CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting...
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... replace USB or Firewire cables. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. For information on a home network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting...
... replace USB or Firewire cables. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. For information on a home network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting...
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... clip on installing the card and any network computer. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with eight pins) on the network and...
... clip on installing the card and any network computer. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with eight pins) on the network and...
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Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Each computer name must be the same for instructions on the computers that you need to restart your computer, click Restart Now. 49 Installing wireless cards and drivers After...
Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Each computer name must be the same for instructions on the computers that you need to restart your computer, click Restart Now. 49 Installing wireless cards and drivers After...
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... of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your network. Take any firewall software on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. After the drives and printers on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
... of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your network. Take any firewall software on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. After the drives and printers on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up...
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... the screens on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my 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. You can connect...
... the screens on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my 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. You can connect...
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... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...
... Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77 plans 77 schemes 77 printer adding...
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... other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Opening the case 37 Removing the side panel 37 Removing the front bezel 38 Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing...
... other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 35 Preventing static electricity discharge 36 Opening the case 37 Removing the side panel 37 Removing the front bezel 38 Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing...
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... maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications...
... maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications...
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... other device into this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to connect a removable hard drive. Use this bay to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD...
... other device into this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to connect a removable hard drive. Use this bay to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD...
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... Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your computer (Default).
... Your Computer Component Icon Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this card, if installed. Plug the cord from your computer (Default).
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...; The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write...
...; The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write...
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.... The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. To make sure that came with your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to the modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the telephone line is not in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start...
.... The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. To make sure that came with your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to the modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the telephone line is not in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start...
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... is connected to the correct type of port. • Make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Make sure that it in the printer setup. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
... is connected to the correct type of port. • Make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Make sure that it in the printer setup. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
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... drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 79 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 110. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs...
... drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 79 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 110. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs...
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... your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that you need to recover your computer, you have the opportunity. 100 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver recovery discs. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You...
... your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that you need to recover your computer, you have the opportunity. 100 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver recovery discs. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You...
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... Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery...
... Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your original hard drive, you the progress of the system recovery. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery...
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... adjusting volume 95 connecting 10 diagnostics 94 dialing properties 92 troubleshooting 92 troubleshooting connection speed 93 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 81 diskette drive 7 identifying 30 troubleshooting 81 using 30 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting 82 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 101, 104 re-installing 99, 100 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 95 connecting 10 diagnostics 94 dialing properties 92 troubleshooting 92 troubleshooting connection speed 93 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 81 diskette drive 7 identifying 30 troubleshooting 81 using 30 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting 82 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 101, 104 re-installing 99, 100 drives backing up...
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... finding 75 opening 23 transferring 74 troubleshooting 84 types 74 finding files 75 files and folders 74 Firewire port 7, 9, 33 folders opening 23 fragmentation 69 front bezel removing 39 replacing 39 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3, 113 serial number 3, 113 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 103 re-installing programs 103 re-installing software 103 H hard drive adding 49 backing up files 70 checking for errors 68 checking for free space 66...
... finding 75 opening 23 transferring 74 troubleshooting 84 types 74 finding files 75 files and folders 74 Firewire port 7, 9, 33 folders opening 23 fragmentation 69 front bezel removing 39 replacing 39 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3, 113 serial number 3, 113 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 103 re-installing programs 103 re-installing software 103 H hard drive adding 49 backing up files 70 checking for errors 68 checking for free space 66...