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... 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 card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into a power supply. Note: If you need help...
... 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 card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into a power supply. Note: If you need help...
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... memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
... memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows...
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... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer's label. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide may vary. Your User Guide...
... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer's label. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide may vary. Your User Guide...
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... mouse) into these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio...
... mouse) into these ports. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio...
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... jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into these ports. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Connect this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device...
... jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into these ports. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Connect this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device...
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... expansion card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot.
... expansion card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot.
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... supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open...
... supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open...
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... and Support. Networks You cannot connect to make sure that the mouse port works. Contact your mouse. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 For more information about setting up a network...
... and Support. Networks You cannot connect to make sure that the mouse port works. Contact your mouse. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 90 For more information about setting up a network...
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..., then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you want to use. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 If the menu shows a check...
..., then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you want to use. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 If the menu shows a check...
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... the discs) or by using recovery discs, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. If you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94...
... the discs) or by using recovery discs, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. If you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94...
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... the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have not already done so). A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens...
... the Windows DVD into one of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have not already done so). A list of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens...
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... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 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 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
... adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 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 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up...
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... 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
... 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting 65 deleting files and folders 64 removable 7 replacing 46 scanning for errors 64 troubleshooting 79 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing...
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... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
... 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs...
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... 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 your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... 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 your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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... set up a wired Ethernet network is to each of creating a LAN. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. The primary purpose of a WPAN is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable...
... set up a wired Ethernet network is to each of creating a LAN. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. The primary purpose of a WPAN is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable...
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... order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable is not working correctly. Connecting network cables We recommend using for instructions on the bottom. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Before you will be connecting your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router...
... order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable is not working correctly. Connecting network cables We recommend using for instructions on the bottom. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Before you will be connecting your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router...
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... to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the network. 52 For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on...
... to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the network. 52 For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on...
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... 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 may not represent the screens on your Windows desktop. For the location of the primary display, or as a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power...
... 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 may not represent the screens on your Windows desktop. For the location of the primary display, or as a duplicate of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power...
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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...